Madras High Court
M.Raman vs The Joint Registrar Of Co-Operative ... on 25 February, 2026
Author: M.Dhandapani
Bench: M.Dhandapani
WP No. 6896 of 2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 25-02-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI
WP No. 6896 of 2026
M.Raman
S/o. Marimuthu,
No.115/35C, South Street,
Anukkumalai Village,
Neivanatham Post,
Kilpennathur Taluk,
Thiruvannamalai District.
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Joint Registrar of Co-operative Societies
Thiruvannamalai Region,
Thiruvannamalai District.
2. The Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies
Thiruvannamalai Region,
Thiruvannamalai District.
3. The Management of
H.H. 502, Periyaolaipaadi Primary Agricultural,
Cooperative Credit Society,
Rep. By its president /Secretary
Periyaolaipaadi, Thiruvannamalai
..Respondent(s)
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to
issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the Respondents 1 to 3 to pay the interest
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amount of Rs.8,87,848.72 in delayed payment of gratuity and earned leave
salary in accordance with the orders of the Hon’ble High Court of Madras and
the applicable Pension Rules.
For Petitioner(s): Mr.V.R.Appaswamee
For Respondent(s): Mr.S.Ravikumar for R1 & R2
Special Government Pleader
Mr.L.S.M.Hasan Fizal for R3
Additional Government Pleader
ORDER
This petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents 1 to 3 to pay the interest amount of Rs.8,87,848.72 in delayed payment of gratuity and earned leave salary in accordance with the orders of the Hon’ble High Court of Madras and the applicable Pension Rules.
2.The case of the petitioner is that he was employed as Secretary in the 3 rd respondent Society and retired on superannuation on 31.05.2017. However, his retirement benefits were not disbursed. He filed a revision petition before the 2 nd respondent in 2018, which was allowed on 27.09.2021. Though the gratuity amount of Rs.7,92,730/- had already been transferred by the Life Insurance Corporation of India, Vellore, to the Vettavalam Central Cooperative Bank __________ Page2 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis ( Uploaded on: 09/03/2026 01:25:39 pm ) WP No. 6896 of 2026 Branch on 25.07.2017 itself, it was not paid to him. Hence, he filed W.P No.18619 of 2022, and by order dated 21.07.2022, this Court directed the 1 st respondent to ensure the release of his retirement benefits. As the order was not complied with, the petitioner filed Cont.P No.2243 of 2023. By oider dated 12.04.2024, this Court directed payment of interest at 12% per annum fro the delayed payment. Subsequently, the petitioner sent a representation dated 02.01.2026 seeking payment of Rs.8,87,848.72 towards interest for the delayed disbursement of gratuity and earned leave salary. However, the same has not been considered till date. Hence the present writ petition has been filed.
3.The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that it would suffice, if a direction is issued to the respondents 1 to 3 to consider the petitioner's representation within a reasonable time.
4.Considering the limited request made by the learned counsel for the petitioner, this Court, without going into the merits of the case, directs the respondents 1 to 3 to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 02.01.2026 and to pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, __________ Page3 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis ( Uploaded on: 09/03/2026 01:25:39 pm ) WP No. 6896 of 2026
5.With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs.
25-02-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No UMA To
1. The Joint Registrar of Co-operative Societies Thiruvannamalai Region, Thiruvannamalai District.
2. The Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies Thiruvannamalai Region, Thiruvannamalai District.
3. The Management of H.H. 502, Periyalaipaadi Primary Agricultural, Cooperative Credit Society, Rep. By its president /Secretary Periyaolaipaadi, Thiruvannamalai __________ Page4 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis ( Uploaded on: 09/03/2026 01:25:39 pm ) WP No. 6896 of 2026 M.DHANDAPANI, J.
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