Radhabaikarupannan v. Government of Tamilnadu

ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed for the following reliefs:- "directing the 7th respondent to calculate the revised pension payable to the petitioners husband and also the revised family pension payable to the petitioner after the death of petitioners husband and disburse the arrears after adjusting the amounts paid by the 7th respondent as per representation dated

08.10.2024." Brief Facts:-

¶2The petitioner is the widow of late Thiru T.A. Karuppannan, who had served as Lecturer and Professor in the 8th respondent College from 1951 to 1988. His pay was revised in accordance with Government Orders and aligned with the UGC scale of Rs.37,400–67,000 with Grade Pay Rs.9,000/-

3.While the petitioner's late husband was drawing a pension of Rs.23,200/-, the 7th respondent had initiated a proceedings to recover a sum of Rs.21,11,139/-, which was quashed by this Court vide order dated 23.06.2022 in W.P. No.7377 of 2017 with a direction to initiate fresh proceedings. Page4 of 6

¶4After the demise of her husband, though the petitioner is entitled to a family pension of Rs.13,920/- with effect from 23.06.2017 and Rs.39,420/- with effect from 01.10.2017, she has been paid only Rs.7,850/- as family pension. Aggrieved by the non-fixation of the correct pension and non-payment of arrears, the petitioner had submitted a representation dated 08.10.2024. However, the same has not been considered to date. Hence, the present Writ Petition.

5.Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned AGP appearing on behalf of respondents 1, 2, 4 to 6.

¶6Considering the limited relief claimed by the petitioner and taking note of the fact that the petitioner's representation dated 08.10.2024 has not been considered to date, the Writ Petition is allowed. The 7th respondent is directed to consider and pass orders on the petitioner's representation dated 08.10.2024 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. 18-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order SHR Page5 of 6 To

¶1Government of Tamilnadu Rep by finance secretary, Secretariat Chennai-600 009

¶2Government of Tamilnadu Rep by its Higher Education secretary secretariat, Chennai-600 009

¶3Director of Treasuries accounts and Department No.571, Anna salai Chennai-600 035

¶4Director of Collegiate Education No.577, Anna salai, Saidapet,Chennai-600 015

¶5Director of Pension No.571, Annasalai, chennai-600 035

¶6Regional Joint Director of collegiate Education Race course Road(Next to Income Tax office) Coimbatore-641 018

¶7Treasury officer District Treasury collectorate compound Coimbatore-641 018

¶8The Principal PSG College of Arts and science, Civil Aerodrome post Coimbatore-641 014 Page6 of 6 P.T.ASHA J. SHR 18-03-2026

Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 18-03-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA Radhabaikarupannan W/o.T.A.Karuppannan(Died) W/o.T.A.Karupannan No.1, Vidya Nagar, Civil Aerodrome post Coimbatore-14 ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. Government of Tamilnadu Rep by finance secretary, Secretariat Chennai-600 009 2. Government of Tamilnadu Rep by its Higher Education secretary secretariat, Chennai-600 009 3. Director of Treasuries accounts and Department No.571, Anna salai Chennai-600 035 4. Director of Collegiate Education No.577, Anna salai, Saidapet Chennai-600 015 Page2 of 6 5. Director of Pension No.571, Annasalai, chennai-600 035 6. Regional JOint Director of collegiate Education Race course Road(Next to Income Tax office) Coimbatore-641 018 7. Treasury officer District Treasury collectorate compound Coimbatore-641 018 8. The Principal PSG College of Arts and science, Civil Aerodrome post Coimbatore-641 014 ..Respondent(s) Prayer:- directing the 7th respondent to calculate the revised pension payable to the petitioners husband and also the revised family pension payable to the petitioner after the death of petitioners husband and disburse the arrears after adjusting the amounts paid by the 7th respondent as per representation dt.8.10.2024 For Petitioner(s): Mr.B.Ravi For Respondent(s): Mr.M.R.Gokul Krishnan, AGP for R.1, 2, 4 to 6 Page3 of 6