Elangovan v. The State of Tamil Nadu

ORDER The writ petition has been filed to issue a writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to release the pensionary benefits of the petitioner's deceased wife T.R.Ramu including monthly family pension, 100 percentage funeral expenses, 100 percentage gratuity, remaining 50 percentage of surrendered earned leave salary 100 percentage commutation with interest of 12 percentage per annum from the date of her retirement till the date of realization within a stipulated time.

¶2Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the Mr.A.R.Balaji, learned Government Advocate for respondent No.1.

¶3In similar circumstances, Writ Petitions filed by similarly placed employees seeking pensionary benefits were allowed and the said order was Page3 of 4 confirmed by the Division Bench of this Court in W.A.Nos.645 and 686 of 2025, dated 25.03.2025. Since the issues raised in the present Writ Petition is squarely covered by the directions issued by the Division Bench of this Court, the respondents shall comply with the directions issued in W.A.Nos.645 and 686 of 2025, dated 25.03.2025, within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶4With the above directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 29-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order ssa Page4 of 4

P.T.ASHA, J. ssa To

1.The Secretary to Government, The State of Tamil Nadu Finance Department, Fort St. George, Chennai - 9.

2.The Secretary, The Syndicate of Annamalai University Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram.

3.The Registrar, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram.

4.The Deputy Director Local Fund Audit, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram.

5.The Secretary, The Finance Committee of Annamalai University, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram. 29-06-2026

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 29-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA Elangovan S/o.Karuppaiah No.11/3 Nattarasankottai, Kalaiyarkovil, Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu 630 556. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The State Of Tamil Nadu, Rep By Secretary To Government, Finance Department, Fort St. George, Chennai 9. 2. The Syndicate Of Annamalai University, Represented By Its Secretary, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram. 3. The Registrar, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram. 4. The Deputy Director, Local Fund Audit, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram. 5. The Finance Committee Of Annamalai University, Represented By Its Secretary, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram. ..Respondent(s) Page2 of 4 PRAYER: This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to release the pensionary benefits of the petitioner's deceased wife T.R.Ramu including monthly family pension, 100 percentage funeral expenses, 100 percentage gratuity, remaining 50 percentage of surrendered earned leave salary 100 percentage commutation with interest of 12 percentage per annum from the date of her retirement till the date of realization within a stipulated time. For Petitioner(s): Mr.M.Muruganantham For Respondent(s): Mr.AR.Balaji, Government Advocate for R1