V.Sujatha v. The Joint Registrar of Co-Operative Societies

Order This writ petition is filed for the following relief: "To direct respondents to disburse the benefits such as pay arrears, Employees Provident Fund Arrears, Gratuity Surrender Leave Salary totalling a sum of Rs.5,93,672/- being the arrears amount due by new fixation of pay from 01.04.2023 and also the amount illegally deducted Rs.4,25,345/- and salary for medical leave for 23 days works out totalling a sum of Rs.10,19,017/- along with 12 percent interest from the date of retirement till the Page3 of 6 date of disbursal and also interest for the EPF already disbursed without interest."

¶2The petitioner's husband was appointed as Clerk in the 3rd respondent society in the year 1997. The petitioner's husband died in service on

15.04.2024.

¶3The petitioner would submit that she had made an application for death cum retirement benefits. Thereafter, the 3rd respondent only disbursed Rs.16,08,200/- out of Rs.20,33,345/-. Further a sum of Rs.4,25,345/- was deducted from the benefits due to her. Aggrieved by the same, the petitioner made a representation to the respondents in this regard. Since there is no response the petitioner is before this Court.

4.Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and the fact that the petitioner's representation dated 28.03.2026 has not been considered to date, a direction is issued to the 3rd respondent to consider the petitioner's representation and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of 8 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Page4 of 6

¶5With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 09-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order KAN Page5 of 6 To

¶1The Joint Registrar of Co-operative Societies Office of the Joint Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Master Plan Complex, District Collectorate Campus, Villupuram -605 602

¶2The Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies Office of the Joint Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Zonal Office, Master Plan Complex, District Collectorate Campus, Villupuram - 605 602

¶3The Administrative Officer E-2136 Perumpakkam Primary Agricultural, Credit, Co-operative Society, Perumpakkam, Villupuram Taluk, Villupuram District -605 301 Page6 of 6 P.T.ASHA J. KAN 09-07-2026

Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 09-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA V.Sujatha ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Joint Registrar of Co-operative Societies Office of the Joint Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Master Plan Complex, District Collectorate Campus, Villupuram -605 602 2. The Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies Office of the Joint Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Zonal Office, Master Plan Complex, District Collectorate Campus, Villupuram - 605 602 3. The Administrative Officer E-2136 Perumpakkam Primary Agricultural, Credit, Co-operative Society, Perumpakkam, Villupuram Taluk, Villupuram District -605 301 ..Respondent(s) Prayer: This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking writ of mandamus directing the respondents to disburse the benefits such as pay arrears, Employees Provident Fund Arrears, Gratuity Page2 of 6 Surrender Leave Salary totalling a sum of Rs.5,93,672/- being the arrears amount due by new fixation of pay from 01.04.2023 and also the amount illegally deducted Rs.4,25,345/- and salary for medical leave for 23 days works out totalling a sum of Rs.10,19,017/- along with 12 percent interest from the date of retirement till the date of disbursal and also interest for the EPF already disbursed without interest. For Petitioner(s): Mrs. K.C. Muthulakshmi For Respondent(s): Mr. K.Sathish Government Advocate R1 & R2 Mr. Karthik Selvaraj Standing Counsel R3