G.Kalamegam v. The Joint Registrar of Cooperative Societies

ORDER This writ petition is filed for the following relief : "directing the respondents to settle all the petitioner's terminal benefits viz.Encashment of Earned Leave, Security Deposits, Provident Fund and other benefits to petitioner along with an interest at the rate of 12% per annum from the date of his retirement within a reasonable time as may be fixed by this Court based on his representation dated 30.06.2026."

¶2The petitioner joined the third respondent Society as a Clerk on

19.02.1991 and retired on 30.06.2025 after attaining the age of superannuation. Pursuant to the proposal submitted by the third respondent, the petitioner was permitted to retire from service vide proceedings dated 30.06.2025. However, while permitting retirement, the first respondent directed the third respondent to withhold all terminal and retirement benefits on the ground that there were outstanding loans to be payable by the petitioner during his tenure. In compliance with the same, the third respondent relieved the petitioner from service on 30.06.2025 but without settling any terminal benefits, including earned leave encashment, provident fund, security deposit and other retirement Page3 of 4 benefits. Thereafter, the first respondent issued further proceedings directing the third respondent to release only the gratuity, while continuing to withhold all other retirement benefits. Though the petitioner sent several representations and the last of which on 30.06.2026 to the respondents to settle all his terminal and other benefits along with interest at the rate of 12% per annum, the same was not considered. Hence the present writ petitions.

¶3Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record.

¶4Considering the relief now sought for by the learned counsel for the petitioner, this Court, without going into the merits of the case, directs the third respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 30.06.2026, on merits and in accordance with law and to pass appropriate orders, within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶5Accordingly, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 06-08-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order rap Page4 of 4

P.T.ASHA, J. rap To

¶1The Joint Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Salem Region, 4th Floor, District Collectorate Office Salem -636 001.

¶2The Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Salem Circle, Salem District.

¶3The Administrator, S.1694, Sathyamangalam Primary Agricultural Cooperative Credit Society, S.Kullampatti Post, Valapadi Taluk, Salem District - 636 103. 06-08-2026

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 06-08-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA G.Kalamegam ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Joint Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Salem Region, 4th Floor, District Collectorate Office Salem -636 001. 2. The Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Salem Circle, Salem District. 3. The Administrator, S.1694, Sathyamangalam Primary Agricultural Cooperative Credit Society, S.Kullampatti Post, Valapadi Taluk, Salem District - 636 103. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to settle all the petitioner's terminal benefits viz.Encashment of Earned Leave, Security Deposits, Provident Fund and other benefits to petitioner along with an interest at the rate of 12% per annum from the date of his retirement within a reasonable time as may be fixed by this Court based on his representation dated 30.06.2026. For Petitioner(s) : Mr.R.Suryaprakash Page2 of 4 For Respondent(s) : Mr.K.Sathish, Government Advocate for R1 and R2 Mr.B.Sivaraman, Government Advocate for R3