Madras High Court
WP/31388/2024 of GEETHA Vs THE REGISTRAR OF COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES on 14 October 2026
WP No. 31388 of 2024
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 14-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN
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CNR: {HCMA011912012024}
Geetha
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Registrar of Cooperative Societies, No.170, EVR Salai Kilpauk, Chennai-600 010.
2. The Joint Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Cuddalore, Cuddalore District.
3. The Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Chidambaram, Cuddalore District.
4. The Administrator (E2700)
Reddiyur Primary Agriculture Credit Society Limited, Reddiyur Village and Post, Kattumannarkoil Taluk, Cuddalore District.
..Respondent(s)
Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue writ of mandamus, praying to direct the 2nd respondent to forthwith settle the remaining retiral / terminal benefits of deceased B.Sundararaman to the petitioner based on the representation dated 02.06.2022 given by the petitioner.
For Petitioner(s):
K. Raja
For Respondents 1 to 3:
Mr.A.R.Balaji,
Government Advocate
for Mrs.A.Suganya
Additional Government Pleader
R4-No appearance
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ORDER
The present writ petition has been filed seeking issuance of writ of mandamus to direct the 2nd respondent to forthwith settle the remaining retiral / terminal benefits of deceased B.Sundararaman to the petitioner based on the representation dated 02.06.2022.
2. When the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned counsel for the petitioner, in all fairness, accepted the calculation made by the respondents in Paragraph No. 7 of the counter affidavit filed by the 2nd respondent. For ready reference, Paragraph No. 7 of the counter affidavit is scanned hereunder:-
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3. According to the above calculation, the total eligible terminal benefits is Rs.17,87,771/- out of which, the respondents had deducted a sum of Rs. 5,68,758/- under various heads. Against which, the petitioner seeks liberty to initiate appropriate proceedings to challenge the same. After the above deduction, a sum of Rs.12,19,013/- is due to be payable by the respondents, out of which on various dates the respondents have disbursed Rs.5,00,000/- to the petitioner and in the balance of Rs.7,19,013/-, the respondents have paid Rs.2,00,000/- on 05-02-2025. Therefore, as on today, the balance payable to the petitioner is Rs.5,19,013/- and according to the counter statement, the 4th respondent society agreed to settle the above amount within two instalments.
4. In view of the above position, this Court directs the 3rd respondent to settle a sum of Rs.5,19,013/- to the petitioner in two equal instalments. The first instalment should be paid on 19.11.2026 and the second instalment should be paid on 30.11.2026.
5. In the light of the above observation, the writ petition stands disposed of. However, the petitioner is given liberty to challenge the deduction which had been made by the respondents in an appropriate proceedings in accordance with the law. No costs. 14-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No nr
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To
1. The Registrar of Cooperative Societies, No.170, EVR Salai Kilpauk, Chennai-600 010.
2. The Joint Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Cuddalore, Cuddalore District.
3. The Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Chidambaram, Cuddalore District.
4. The Administrator (E2700) Reddiyur Primary Agriculture Credit Society Limited, Reddiyur Village and Post, Kattumannarkoil Taluk, Cuddalore District.
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C.KUMARAPPAN, J. NR WP No. 31388 of 2024 14-10-2026