A.R.Krishnan v. The Principal Secretary

Order This writ petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the 1st respondent to consider the representation dated

24.04.2026 submitted by the petitioner with respect to sanctioning additional pension to the provisional pensioner.

¶2It is the case of the petitioner that he was working as an Assistant Divisional Engineer in the Highways Department and retired on 30.06.1999. The petitioner is drawing provisional pension as the disciplinary proceedings initiated in the year 2015 is still pending before the Special Court, Salem. The petitioner attained the age of 80 years and claims that he is entitled to additional pension. He would further submit that the Government has already permitted revision of provisional pension and payment of increased dearness allowance even before the conclusion of the disciplinary proceedings vide G.O.Ms.(3D) NO.6,Dt 22.01.2015 (Copy enclosed). However, the benefit of additional

pension

has

not

been

extended

to

him. According to the petitioner, additional pension is an age-related benefit and cannot be denied merely because disciplinary proceedings are pending. He further states that he is facing financial hardship and requires the additional pension

for

his

livelihood

and

medical

expenses. Page3 of 5 Though several representations were submitted including the latest representation dated 24.04.2026, no action has been taken by the respondents. Hence, the present writ petition has been filed seeking the aforesaid relief.

¶3Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate appearing for respondents.

¶4Considering the limited scope of the prayer sought in this writ petition, and without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, this Court directs the 1strespondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated

24.04.2026 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, taking into consideration G.O.Ms.No.313, Finance (Pay Cell) Department, dated 25.10.2017, within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶5With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 16-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order SRN Page4 of 5 To

¶1The Principal Secretary Finance (Pension) Dept., Secretariat Chennai 600 009.

¶2The Principal Secretary To Government, Highways and Minor Ports (HL-I) Dept., Secretariat, Fort St. George Chennai 600009. Page5 of 5 P.T.ASHA J. SRN 16-06-2026

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 16-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA A.R.Krishnan ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Principal Secretary Finance (Pension) Dept., Secretariat Chennai 600009. 2. The Principal Secretary To Govt. Highways and Minor Ports (HL-I) Dept., Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai 600009. ..Respondent(s) Prayer:- Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the 1st respondent to consider the representation dated 24.04.2026 submitted by the petitioner with respect to sanctioning additional pension to the provisional pensioner. For Petitioner(s): Ms.Malarvizhi Udayakumar For Respondent(s): Mr.V.Prasad, Government Advocate Page2 of 5