WP(MD). No.28010 of 2025 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 22.10.2025 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU WP(MD). No.28010 of 2025 P.Kaja Mohideen ... Petitioner Vs. 1. The Secretary to Government,, Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009. 2. The Director of Municipal Administration, No.75, Santhome High Road, Raja Annamalaipuram, Chennai - 600 028. 3. The Director of Local Fund Audit, No.571, Anna Salai,Nandanam, Chennai - 600 035. 4. The Commissioner of Municipa, Lity,, Municipal Office,Virudhunagar, Virudhunagar District. ... Respondents PRAYER :- Writ Petition, filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing first respondent i.e., the Secretary to Government, Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department, Chennai, to consider the petitioners detailed explanation 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD). No.28010 of 2025 dated 05.10.2024 to the Director of Municipal Administration, Chennai and the petitioners detailed representation made to the Government on 23.04.2025 and to pass appropriate orders regarding sanction of his pension since he has been suffering monetarily and mentally with effect from 31.07.2024 i.e., date of superannuation, within a specified time frame that may be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.S Visvalingam, For Respondents : Mr.J.Parvesh Kumar, Standing Counsel for R4 Mr.M.Siddharthan, AGP, for R1 to R3 ORDER This writ petition has been filed for a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the first respondent, to consider the petitioner's detailed explanation dated 05.10.2024 to the Director of Municipal Administration, Chennai and the petitioner's detailed representation made to the Government on 23.04.2025 and to pass appropriate orders regarding sanction of his pension with effect from 31.07.2024 i.e., date of superannuation. 2. The petitioner had been permitted to retire from service as early as on 30.07.2025, however, his terminal benefits has been withheld for an objection with regard to a sum of Rs.7,06,210/-, which is the value for his joint liability. For such event, the respondents are directed to 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD). No.28010 of 2025 disburse the balance terminal benefits to the petitioner and also paying him pension within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. If the audit objection is directed to be decided based upon the petitioner's explanation, dated 23.04.2025 within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order and if it is found that the petitioner is entitled for any other amount, the same shall also be disbursed within period of two weeks thereafter. 3. With the aforesaid direction, the writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 22.10.2025 NCC:yes/no Index:yes/no Internet:yes/no LS TO 1. The Secretary to Government, Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department,Secretariat,Chennai - 600 009. 2. The Director of Municipal Administration, No.75, Santhome High Road, Raja Annamalaipuram,Chennai - 600 028. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD). No.28010 of 2025 K.KUMARESH BABU,J. LS 3. The Director of Local Fund Audit, No.571, Anna Salai, Nandanam,Chennai - 600 035. 4. The Commissioner of Municipality Municipal Office,Virudhunagar, Virudhunagar District. WP(MD) No.28010 of 2025 22.10.2025 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis