Madras High Court
WP/42905/2026 of P.NEELAMEHAN Vs THE GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU on 16 October 2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 16-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR
W.P.No.42905 of 2026
P.Neelamehan
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Government of Tamil Nadu
Rep. by Principal Secretary to Government, Finance Department, Fort St. George, Chennai - 600 009.
2. The Syndicate Of Annamalai University Represented by its Secretary, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram Cuddalore District.
3. The Registrar
Annamalai University,
Annamalai Nagar,
Chidambaram
Cuddalore District.
4. The Deputy Director
Local Fund Audit
Annamalai University,
Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram
Cuddalore District.
5. The Finance Committee Of Annamalai
University, Represented by its Secretary Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram, Cuddalore District.
..Respondent(s)
Prayer : 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% per annum, from the date of his retirement till the date of realization within a stipulated time fixed by this Court in the light of the order passed by the Division Bench of this Court in W.A. Nos. 645 & 686 of 2025, dated 25.03.2025.
For Petitioner(s):
Mr.A.S.Kaizer
For Respondent(s):
Mr.S.Ranjith Kumar
Additional Government Pleader (R1)
Mr.I.Calvin Jones
for M/s.Ajmal Associates (For R2 to R5)
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O R D E R
This Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of 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% per annum, from the date of his retirement till the date of realization within a stipulated time fixed by this Court in the light of the order passed by the Division Bench of this Court in W.A. Nos. 645 & 686 of 2025, dated 25.03.2025.
2. Heard Mr.A.S.Kaizer, learned counsel for the petitioner, Mr.S.Ranjith Kumar, learned Additional Government Pleader for Respondent No.1 and Mr.I.Calvin Jones for M/s.Ajmal Associates, learned counsel for respondent Nos.2 to 5.
3. Despite the fact that the petitioner retired from service as early as on 31.03.2020, while working as Section Officer, the terminal benefits for which the petitioner is entitled have not been disbursed till date, which necessitated the petitioner to approach this Court by filing the present writ petition.
4. It is not in dispute that there are no disciplinary proceedings or charges that are pending against the petitioner either as on the date of his retirement or as on date. Absolutely, there is no reason forthcoming from the respondent University in not disbursing the terminal benefits of the petitioner, except the financial crunch.
5. The learned counsel appearing for Respondent Nos. 2 to 5 also submits that, as and when the amounts are sanctioned by the Respondent No.1, the terminal benefits of the petitioner would be released.
6. Though there appears to be some dispute with regard Career Progression in the respondent University, and litigation has cropped up challenging the Resolution No.9 dated 24.12.2020 passed by the Syndicate of the respondent University, the entire litigation has rendered in favour of the employees in W.A.Nos.150 of 2025 and batch dated 17.02.2025 and W.A.Nos.645 and 386 of 2025 dated 25.03.2025. Therefore, the said dispute cannot be a ground for not disbursing the terminal benefits of the petitioner. In the circumstances, this Court is of the considered view that there is absolutely no justification on the part of the respondents for not disbursing the terminal benefits of the petitioner, who retired from service on 31.03.2020.
7. In the light of the above, the writ petition is disposed of by directing the respondents to disburse the terminal benefits that are due and payable to the petitioner as expeditiously as possible at any rate within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The right of the petitioner to claim interest on the belated payment of terminal benefits is left open to be agitated by the petitioner independently. No costs. 16-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No Maya
To
1. The Government of Tamil Nadu Rep. by Principal Secretary to Government, Finance Department, Fort St. George, Chennai - 600 009.
2. The Syndicate Of Annamalai University Represented by its Secretary, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram Cuddalore District.
3. The Registrar Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram Cuddalore District.
4. The Deputy Director Local Fund Audit Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram Cuddalore District.
5. The Finance Committee Of Annamalai University, Represented by its Secretary Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram, Cuddalore District.
MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR, J. Maya WP No. 42905 of 2026 Dated : 16-10-2026