Jothimani v. The Commissioner

O R D E R This Writ Petition has been filed for issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to pay the petitioner's retirement benefits, as detailed below, based on the petitioner's representation dated 24.03.2026, within such time as may be fixed by this Court. Gratuity -Rs.17,90,250/-Commuted Value of Pension -Rs.11,47,094/-Pension arrears for the period from 01.06.2025 to 31.08.2025 -Rs. 1,61,709/-Earned Leave Salary -Rs. 6,73,877/----------------------Total -Rs. 37,72,930/-

¶2This matter came up for consideration before this Court on

08.04.2026. The same was adjourned at the instance of Mr.J.Lawrance, learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents for getting instructions as to why the terminal benefits of the petitioner are not being disbursed. Page No. 2 of 6

¶3Accordingly, the matter is taken up for consideration again today. Mr.J.Lawrance, learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents, on written instructions, submits that due to financial constraints, the amounts due and payable to the petitioner could not be disbursed and that the same would be paid in instalments within a period of four months from today.

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¶5However, the learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner is entitled to the earned leave salary encashment amount of Rs.6,73,877/-. However, the said amount has not been included in the proceedings dated 19.09.2025 bearing Pension Disbursement Order No. DCMC2025/PH261/2025.

¶6In the light of the undertaking given by the respondents that all amounts due and payable to the petitioner shall be released within a period of four months in instalments, the respondents are directed to release the entire amount due and payable to the petitioner within the said period of four months from today.

¶7Insofar as the claim of the petitioner for payment of earned leave salary encashment is concerned, this Court is of the view that if the petitioner is entitled to such encashment, the same is required to be considered by the respondents, at the first instance, in accordance with law. The respondents are therefore directed to consider the petitioner's claim for payment of earned leave salary encashment to the tune of Rs.6,73,877/- and if the petitioner is found eligible, to release the said amount within the aforesaid period. Page No. 4 of 6

¶8With the above directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

17.04.2026 JEN NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No To

1.The Commissioner, Dindigul Corporation, Dindigul.

2.The Assistant Commissioner, Dindigul Corporation, Dindigul. Page No. 5 of 6 MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR

, J.

JEN

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 17.04.2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR Jothimani ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The Commissioner, Dindigul Corporation, Dindigul. 2.The Assistant Commissioner, Dindigul Corporation, Dindigul. ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of a Writ of mandamus directing the respondents to pay the petitioner's retirement benefits namely Gratuity - Rs.17,90,250/-, commuted value of pension - Rs.11,47,094/-, settlement pension arrears from 01.06.2025 to 31.08.2025 - Rs.1,61,709/- and earned leave salary - Rs.6,73,877/- totally Rs.37,72,930/- based on the petitioner's representation dated 24.03.2026 within the time limit that may be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Sarvagan Prabhu Page No. 1 of 6 For Respondents : Mr.J.Lawrance Standing Counsel ******