S.Hariharan v. The Government of Tamil Nadu

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 13-08-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR WP Nos. 31749, 31752, 31754 & 31756 of 2026 S.Hariharan …. Petitioner in WP No. 31749 of 2026 S.Natarajan …. Petitioner in WP No. 31752 of 2026 R.Vaithilingam …. Petitioner in WP No. 31754 of 2026 A.Bhaskaran …. Petitioner in WP No. 31756 of 2026 Vs

¶1The Government Of Tamil Nadu Rep. by its Principal Secretary to Government Higher Education Department Fort St. George Chennai 600009.

¶2The Syndicate Of Annamalai University Rep. by its Secretary Annamalai University Annamalai Nagar Chidambaram Cuddalore

¶3The Registrar Annamalai University Annamalai Nagar Chidambaram Cuddalore

¶4The Deputy Director Local Fund Audit Annamalai University Annamalai Nagar Chidambaram Cuddalore District.

¶5The Finance Committee Of Annamalai Unversity, Rep. by its Secretary Annamalai University Annamalai Nagar Chidambaram Cuddalore District.

..Respondent(s) in all petitions Page2 of 4 Common Prayer:Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a writ of mandamus, directing the respondents to release the pensionary benefits to the petitioner including Gratuity, Surrendered earned leave, unearned leave on private affairs and commutation with interest of 12 percentage per annum, from the date of his retirement till the date of realisation within a stipulated time fixed by this Honble Court in the light of the order passed by the Division Bench of this Honourable Court in WA.Nos. 645 and 686 of 2025 dated 25.03.2025 and pass. In Both Petitions For Petitioner(s): A.S. Kaizer For Respondent(s): M/S.P.Mahalakshmi Additional Government Pleader (for R1) Mr.S.Venkatesh for M/s. Ajmal Associates (for R2 to R5) COMMON ORDER These Writ Petitions have been filed seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to release the pensionary benefits of the petitioners, including Gratuity, Surrendered Earned Leave Salary and Commutation, with interest at 12% per annum, from the date of their retirement till the date of realization, within a stipulated time fixed by this Court, in the light of the judgment of the Hon'ble Division Bench in W.A.Nos.645 and 686 of 2025, dated 25.03.2025. Page3 of 4

¶2Heard A.S.Kaizer, learned counsel for the petitioners, M/s.P.Mahalakshmi, learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the first respondent and Mr.S.Venkatesh for M/s.Ajmal Associates for respondent Nos.2 to 5.

¶3In similar circumstances, Writ Petitions filed by similarly placed employees seeking pensionary benefits were allowed and the said order was 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 Petitions are 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 twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶4With the above direction, these Writ Petitions are disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. Consequently, the connected Miscellaneous Petitions, if any, shall stand closed. 13-08-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order skr Page4 of 4

MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR, J. skr To

¶1The Government Of Tamil Nadu Rep. by its Principal Secretary to Government Higher Education Department Fort St. George, Chennai 600009.

¶2The Syndicate Of Annamalai University, The Secretary, Annamalai University Annamalai Nagar Chidambaram Cuddalore

¶3The Registrar Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar Chidambaram Cuddalore

¶4The Deputy Director Local Fund Audit Annamalai University Annamalai Nagar Chidambaram Cuddalore District.

¶5The Finance Committee Of Annamalai Unversity, Rep. by its Secretary Annamalai University Annamalai Nagar Chidambaram Cuddalore District. 13-08-2026