P.Subramanian v. The Secretary

ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the 2nd and 3rd respondents to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 04.03.2026 and enable petitioner's provident fund account UAN No.100364748111 and consequently grant pension and arrears of pension right from the date of his eligibility till date.

¶2The brief facts of the case are that the petitioner had joined as a temporary staff in the 4th respondent office in the year 1986 and subsequently regularized as Junior Assistant in the year 1988; that the petitioner after rendering 35 years of service, had retired on 31.05.2021. It is the grievance of the petitioner that he has applied for enhanced pension, but the same was not considered and the procedure prescribed for considering enhanced pension was not followed by the Department and the 4th respondent in particular. Hence, this writ petition.

¶3Since the petitioner is seeking only a direction from this Court to consider his representation dated 04.03.2026 and no adverse orders are proposed to be passed against the respondents herein in this writ petition, notice to the respondents is dispensed with.

¶4Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner.

¶5In view of the limited prayer sought by the petitioner, without going into the merits of the case, this Court directs the respondents 2 and 3 to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 04.03.2026, and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of four weeks form the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶6With the above direction, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. K.SURENDER J. 02-06-2026 vum Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order To

1.The Secretary Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India, shram shakti bhawan, rafi marg, New Delhi - 110001.

2.The Assistant PF Commissioner (PoHR) Special Cell PoHW, Employment Provident Fund Office, Regional Office, Chennai north no.37, royapettah high road, chennai - 600014.

3.The Assistant Commissioner, Employment Provident Fund Office, centralized grievance cell, bavishya nidhi bhavan, no.14, bikaji cama place, New Delhi - 110066.

4.The Director The Kilpauk Benefit Saswatha Nidhi Ltd., No.82, New Avadi Road, kilpauk, chennai - 600010. K.SURENDER J. vum

02-06-2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 02-06-2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K. SURENDER P.Subramanian Petitioner Vs 1. The Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India, Shram Shakti Bhawan, Rafi Marg, New Delhi – 110 001. 2.The Assistant PF Commissioner (PoHR) Special Cell PoHW, Employment Provident Fund Office, Regional Office: Chennai North No.37, Royapettah High Road, Chennai – 600 014. 3.The Assistant Commissioner, Employment Provident Fund Office, Centralized Grievance Cell, Bavishya Nidhi Bhavan, No.14, Bkaji Cama Place, New Delhi – 110 066. 4.The Director, The Kilpauk Benefit Saswatha Nidhi Ltd., No.82, New Avadi Road, Kilpauk, Chennai – 600 010. Respondents PRAYER Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd and 3rd respondents to consider the representation dated 04.03.2026 and enable petitioner's provident fund account UAN No.100364748111 and consequently grant pension and arrears of pension right from the date of his eligibility till date. For Petitioner: Mr.R.P.Prathap Singh