Madras High Court
WP/1564/2022 of J.Panjanathan Vs The District Collector on 8 October 2026
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 08-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN
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J.Panjanathan
..Petitioner
Vs
1. The District Collector,
Mayiladuthurai District,
Mayiladuthurai.
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer,
Sirkazhi, Mayiladuthurai.District.
3. The Tashildar,
Sirkazhi, Mayiladuthurai.District.
..Respondents
Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to disburse the Special Provident Fund, encashment of Leave Salary and unearned Leave Salary and other eligible Service / retirement benefits to the petitioner within a specified time frame.
For Petitioner:
Mr.P.V.Sudhakar
For Respondent:
Mr.K.K.Ram Sidhartha
Additional Government Pleader
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ORDER
This Writ Petition has been filed by the petitioner seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents to disburse the special provident fund, encashment of leave salary and unearned leave salary and other eligible Service / retirement benefits to the petitioner.
2. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner was dismissed from service on 12.03.2013. He further submitted that notwithstanding his dismissal, he is entitled to have monetary benefits such as special provident fund, encashment of leave salary, unearned leave salary and other eligible service benefits.
3. At this juncture, the learned Additional Government Pleader opposed the petitioner’s eligibility for unearned leave salary, gratuity and other benefits. However, in all fairness, he submitted that if there are any eligible monetary benefit due, the respondents would consider the same within a reasonable time.
4. In such view of the factual position and taking into consideration of the age of the petitioner, without going into merits, this Court directs the 1st respondent to settle all eligible and entitled terminal benefits according to its
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own merits and in accordance with law within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
5. With the above direction, the writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 08-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No SHL To:
1. The District Collector, Mayiladuthurai District, Mayiladuthurai.
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Sirkazhi, Mayiladuthurai.District.
3. The Tashildar, Sirkazhi, Mayiladuthurai.District.
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