Master Harshith Raghav Raj D v. The Union of India

ORDER The petitioner has filed this Writ Petition seeking a direction to the third respondent to consider his representation dated 20.03.2026.

¶2The brief facts of the case are that the petitioner, who is a minor, has approached this Court seeking the disbursement of the Provident Fund (PF) accumulations outstanding in the account of his late mother, Deepa, who was employed with the fourth respondent.

¶3The learned counsel appearing for the second and third respondents submits that the fourth respondent-employer has not yet provided the necessary details regarding the Provident Fund contributions made on behalf of the petitioner's deceased mother. He further prays for a period of eight weeks to process and settle the said Provident Fund amount. Page3 of 5

¶4Heard the submissions made by both sides and perused the records.

¶5In view of the submissions, the second and third respondents are directed to consider the representation submitted by the petitioner dated

20.03.2026 and disburse the Provident Fund accumulated in the petitioner's deceased mother's account within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶6The fourth respondent is also directed to forthwith furnish all requisite details and records to the second and third respondents to facilitate the timely consideration of the representation and subsequent disbursal of the Provident Fund amount to the petitioner.

¶7With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands allowed. No costs.

K.SURENDER, J. 01-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order JAI Page4 of 5 To

¶1The Union Of India Represented by its Secretary Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Room No.348 A Wing Nirman Bhavan, New Delhi 110011.

¶2The Enforcement Officer Employees Provident Fund Organisation Regional Office No.37 Royapettah High Road Chennai 600014.

¶3THE Regional Provident Fund Commissioner Employees Provident Fund Organisation Regional Office Ambattur, No.40-A, TNHB Complex Mogappair Road, Mogappari East Chennai 600037. Page5 of 5

K.SURENDER, J. JAI 01-06-2026

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 01-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE K. SURENDER Master Harshith Raghav Raj D Minor, aged about 16 years S/o.Mrs.Deepa and Mr.M.Naresh Kumar Represented by his aunt Kaladevi Shanmugasundaram W/o.Shanmugasundaram Fortune Arcade S-5 2nd Floor, 6 Mounasamy Madam Street Venkatapuram Ambattur Chennai 600053. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Union Of India Represented by its Secretary Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Room No.348 A Wing, Nirman Bhavan, New Delhi 110011. 2. The Enforcement Officer Employees Provident Fund Organisation Regional Office No.37 Royapettah High Road Chennai 600014. 3. The Regional Provident Fund Commissioner Employees Provident Fund Organisation Regional Office Ambattur, No.40-A, TNHB Complex Mogappair Road, Mogappari East Chennai 600037. 4. M/s.Best Labels Enterprises Private Limited No.38 5th Street, Thirukumarapuram Arumbakkam, Chennai 106. Page2 of 5 ..Respondent(s) Prayer: This Writ Petition is filed under Section 226 of Constitution of India seeking Writ of Mandamus to direct the 3rd respondent to consider the petitioner representation dated 20.03.2026. For Petitioner(s): Mr.P.K.Ganesh For Respondent(s): Mr.S.Janarthanam, Special Government