R.Arunagiri v. The Joint Registrar of Co-Operative Societies

ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed for the following reliefs:- "directing the Respondents to disburse the EPF amount of Rs.7,40,000/- based on the petitioner's representation dated 20.01.2026 within a time framed as may be stipulated by this Honble Court."

¶2The case of the petitioner is that he had joined the services of the 3rd respondent Society on 01.11.1987 and after rendering 38 years of unblemished service, he retired on attaining the age of superannuation on 31.07.2025. The petitioner would submit that at the time of his retirement, the 3rd respondent disbursed gratuity and earned leave encashment to him. However, the 3rd respondent had unlawfully withheld the Employees' Provident Fund amount of Rs.7,40,000/-. Aggrieved by the same, the petitioner had submitted a Page3 of 5 representation dated 20.01.2026 seeking release of his Employees' Provident Fund amount. However, till date, the said representation has not been considered by the respondents. Hence, the present Writ Petition.

¶3Heard the learned counsel on either side.

¶4Considering the limited request of the petitioner and taking note of the fact that the petitioner's representation dated 20.01.2026 has not been disposed of to date, this Writ Petition is allowed. The 3rd respondent is directed to consider and pass orders on the petitioner's representation dated 20.01.2026 on merits and in accordance with law within a period of three weeks 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

¶1The Joint Registrar of Co-operative societies Office of the Joint Registrar of Co-operative societies, Cuddalore Region, No 3 Beach Road, Cuddalore

¶2The Deputy Registrar of Cooperative societies Office of the Deputy Registrar of Co-operative societies, Cuddalore Region, No 6 Dhandapani Nagar, Semmandalam, Cuddalore

¶3The Administrator F.C. 2743 Melkumaramangalam Primary Agricultural Co-operatives Credit society, Melkumaramangalam Post, panruti Tlauk, Cuddalore District 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 R.Arunagiri S/o Ramasamy Pudupettai Main Road, Varinjipakkam,Panruti Taluk, Cuddalore District 607 205 ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Joint Registrar of Co-operative societies Office of the Joint Registrar of Co-operative societies, Cuddalore Region, No 3 Beach Road, Cuddalore 2. The Deputy Registrar of Cooperative societies Office of the Deputy Registrar of Co-operative societies, Cuddalore Region, No 6 Dhandapani Nagar, Semmandalam, Cuddalore 3. The Administrator F.C. 2743 Melkumaramangalam Primary Agricultural Co-operatives Credit society, Melkumaramangalam Post, panruti Tlauk, Cuddalore District ..Respondent(s) Page2 of 5 Prayer:- Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ of Mandamus directing the Respondents to disburse the EPF amount of Rs.7,40,000/- based on the petitioner's representation dated 20.01.2026 within a time framed as may be stipulated by this Honble Court. For Petitioner(s): Mr,A.Tamilarasan For Respondent(s): Mr.E.P.Senniyangiri, GA for R.1& R.2