G.Sakthi Sivandhan v. The Government of Tamil Nadu

Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 13-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA WP No. 26700, 26705 and 26708 of 2026 G.Sakthi Sivandhan V.Jebamalai Rajan R.Chinnasamy ..Petitioner in W.P.No.26700 of 2026 ..Petitioner in W.P.No.26705 of 2026 ..Petitioner in W.P.No.26708 of 2026 Vs

¶1The Government of Tamil Nadu Rep. by its Principal Secretary to Government, social welfare department, Fort St.George, Chennai – 600009.

¶2The Principal Accountant General (A and E) Tamilnadu, No.361, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600018.

¶3The District Collector District Collector Office, Erode, Erode District.

¶4The Director Government Treasury,Chennai.

¶5The Block Development Officer, Sathiyamangalam, Erode District. Page2 of 6 ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: Writ Petitions filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to count 50 percent service rendered in the post of noon meal organizer from

05.02.1983 to 05.02.1993 along with regular service for purpose granting pension as GO.MS.No.408 Finance pension department dated 25.08.2009 with all consequential as per petitioners' representation dated 14.05.2026,

04.05.2026 and 04.05.2026 respectively. For Petitioner(s): in all W.Ps Mr. C.Venkatesan For Respondent(s): in all W.Ps Mr.A.R.Balaji Government Advocate-R1,3 to 5 Mr.V.Vijay Shankar Standing Counsel - R2 Common Order These writ petitions have been filed seeking to issue a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to count 50 percent service rendered in the post of noon meal organizer from 05.02.1983 to 05.02.1993 along Page3 of 6 with regular service for the purpose of granting pension as per G.O.M.S.No.408 Finance pension department dated 25.08.2009 based on the petitioners' representation dated 04.05.2026.

¶2The petitioners were appointed as Noon Meal Organiser on

05.02.1983. Their services were terminated on 17.04.1985, which was challenged before this Court in W.P.No.5093 of 1985. By order dated

10.11.1992, this Court set aside the order of termination. Thereafter, the petitioners joined Government service on 21.07.1993 and retired from service on 30.06.2016. According to the petitioners, in terms of G.O.Ms. No.408, Finance (Pension) Department, dated 25.08.2009, 50% of his earlier service from 05.02.1983 to 10.11.1992 is liable to be counted for pensionary benefits. The petitioners submitted representations, lastly on

04.05.2026 and 14.05.2026, requesting the respondents to extend the said benefit. Since no orders have been passed on the representation, the petitioners have filed the present writ petition seeking a direction to the respondents to consider the same.

¶3Heard the learned counsels on either side and perused the materials available on record. Page4 of 6

¶4With reference to the petitioners in W.P.No.26700 and 26705 of 2026, it is seen that their requests have already been rejected by the respondents vide proceedings dated 20.12.2024. Without challenging the said rejection orders, the petitioners have filed these writ petitions seeking for the very same relief.

¶5With reference to the petitioner in W.P.No.26708 of 2026, it is seen that his request has already been rejected vide proceedings dated

19.05.2026 on the ground that he has to approach the department in which earlier he had served. The said rejection order has not been challenged.

¶6Since the earlier rejection orders have not been challenged, the present writ petitions are not maintainable. Accordingly, these writ petitions are dismissed. No costs. 13-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order SRN Page5 of 6 To

¶1The Principal Secretary to Government, Government of Tamil Nadu Social welfare department, Fort St.George, Chennai – 600009.

¶2The Principal Accountant General (A and E) Tamilnadu, No.361, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600018.

¶3The District Collector District Collector Office, Erode, Erode District.

¶4The Director Government Treasury,Chennai.

¶5The Block Development Officer, Sathiyamangalam, Erode District. Page6 of 6 P.T.ASHA J. SRN WP No. 26700, 26705 and 26708 of 2026 13-07-2026