W.P.No.44951 of 2025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 24.11.2025 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN W.P.No.44951 of 2025 S.Kannan ... Petitioner Vs. 1.THE STATE OF TAMIL NADU, REP. BY SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT, FINANCE DEPARTMENT, FORT ST. GEORGE, CHENNAI-600 009. 2.THE CHAIRMAN CUM MANAGING DIRECTOR, TAMILNADU POWER DISTRIBUTION CORPORATION LTD., (FORMERLY TANGEDCO), 144 ANNA SALAI, CHENNAI-600 002. 3.THE SECRETARY, TAMILNADU POWER DISTRIBUTION CORPORATION LTD., (FORMERLY TANGEDCO), 144 ANNA SALAI, CHENNAI-600 002. 4.THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, TAMILNADU POWER DISTRIBUTION CORPORATION LTD., (FORMERLY TANGEDCO), CEDC/SOUTH I, 110/11KV SUB STATION COMPLEX, K.K.NAGAR, CHENNAI-600 078 ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 2 and 3, to forthwith grant and issue enhanced provisional pension, as per G.O. Ms. 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.44951 of 2025 No.8 dated 6.1.2023 as per GO Ms.No.143 dated 17.05.2023 as per GO Ms. No.330 dated 9.11.2023 and as per GO Ms. No.204 dated 11.06.2024 all issued by the Finance (Allowances) Department, Government of Tamilnadu, in pursuant to the petitioner’s representation dated 29.04.2024 (sent by registered post) For Petitioner : Mr.R.Selvakumar For Respondents For R1 : Mr.V.Jeevagiridharan, Additional Government Pleader For R2 to 4 : Mr.David Sunder Singh, Standing Counsel O R D E R This writ petition has been filed for direction to respondents 2 and 3 to forthwith grant and issue enhanced provisional pension, as per G.O. Ms. No.8 dated 6.1.2023 as per GO Ms.No.143 dated 17.05.2023 as per GO Ms. No.330 dated 9.11.2023 and as per GO Ms. No.204 dated 11.06.2024 all issued by the Finance (Allowances) Department, Government of Tamilnadu, in pursuant to the petitioner’s representation dated 29.04.2024 (sent by registered post) 2. Heard, the learned counsel appearing on either side. 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.44951 of 2025 3. Without expressing any opinion on merits of the writ petition, the third respondent is directed to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 29.04.2024 and to pass orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of this order. 4. With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 24.11.2025 Neutral citation: Yes/No Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order lok 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.44951 of 2025 G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J. lok To 1.THE STATE OF TAMIL NADU, REP. BY SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT, FINANCE DEPARTMENT, FORT ST. GEORGE, CHENNAI-600 009. 2.THE CHAIRMAN CUM MANAGING DIRECTOR, TAMILNADU POWER DISTRIBUTION CORPORATION LTD., (FORMERLY TANGEDCO), 144 ANNA SALAI, CHENNAI-600 002. 3.THE SECRETARY, TAMILNADU POWER DISTRIBUTION CORPORATION LTD., (FORMERLY TANGEDCO), 144 ANNA SALAI, CHENNAI-600 002. 4.THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, TAMILNADU POWER DISTRIBUTION CORPORATION LTD., (FORMERLY TANGEDCO), CEDC/SOUTH I, 110/11KV SUB STATION COMPLEX, K.K.NAGAR, CHENNAI-600 078 W.P.No.44951 of 2025 24.11.2025 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis