P.Gunasekar v. Principal Secretary to Government

ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed for the following reliefs:- "directing the Second respondent herein to consider the petitioners representation dated 28.11.2025 regarding Retirement and terminal benefits in the light the orders passed by the first respondent herein in G.O. (DO) No.609 Municipal Administration and Water Supplies (MC 3) Department dated

17.10.2025 with all consequential service and monetary benefits within a time frame as deem fit and proper by this Honble Court."

¶2The petitioner's case is that she was initially appointed as a Sanitary Worker with effect from 02.05.2007 at Puzhuthivakkam Panchayat (which was merged with the Corporation of Chennai on 25.10.2011) and retired from service on attaining the age of superannuation on 31.03.2023. However, the terminal benefits have not been paid to the petitioner. The petitioner would submit that similarly placed persons have already obtained favourable orders Page3 of 5 from this Court regarding their terminal benefits and regularisation of service. In this regard, the petitioner made a representation to the 2nd respondent on

28.11.2025 seeking payment of terminal benefits. However, to date, the petitioner's request has not been considered. Hence, the Writ Petition.

¶3Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the records.

¶4Considering the limited request of the petitioner and also taking note of the fact that the relief claimed by the petitioner in the instant case has already been extended to some similarly placed persons, the Writ Petition is allowed. The 2nd respondent is directed to consider and pass orders on the petitioner's representation dated 28.11.2025 seeking terminal benefits, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of one month from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. 06-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order SHR Page4 of 5 To

¶1Principal Secretary To Government Municipal Administration and Water Supplies, Department, Fort St. George, Chennai-600 009

¶2The Commissioner Corporation of Chennai Rippon Building, Chennai-600 003

¶3The Assistant Commissioner (GA and P) General Department, Greater Chennai City Corporation, Rippon Building, Chennai-600 003 Page5 of 5 P.T.ASHA J. SHR 06-03-2026

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 06-03-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA P.Gunasekar Retired Sanitary Worker, 247 S/o. Palani, No.43/4, Senkazhin Ammal Street, Madipakkam, Chennai-600 091 ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. Principal Secretary To Government Municipal Administration and Water Supplies, Department, Fort St. George, Chennai-600 009 2. The Commissioner Corporation of Chennai Rippon Building, Chennai-600 003 3. The Assistant Commissioner (GA and P) General Department, Greater Chennai City Corporation, Rippon Building, Chennai-600 003 ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ of Mandamus directing the Second respondent herein to Page2 of 5 consider the petitioners representation dated 28.11.2025 regarding Retirement and terminal benefits in the light the orders passed by the first respondent herein in G.O. (DO) No.609 Municipal Administration and Water Supplies (MC 3) Department dated 17.10.2025 with all consequential service and monetary benefits within a time frame as deem fit and proper by this Honble Court. For Petitioner(s): M/s.G.Bala And Daisy For Respondent(s): Mr.C.Selvaraj, AGP for R.1 Mr.S.Gopinath, Standing Counsel for R.2 and R.3.