WP No. 23075 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 24-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA WP No. 23075 of 2026 AND WMP NO. 24992 OF 2026 Dr.Umarani ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The State Of Tamil Nadu Rep. by Secretary, Finance Department, Fort St. George, Chennai-9 2. the State of Tamil Nadu Rep. by its Secretary, Department of Health and family Welfare, Fort St. George, Chennai-9 3. The state of Tamil Nadu Rep. by its Secretary, Department of Higher Education Fort St. George, Chennai-9 4. The syndicate of Annamalai University Represented by its Secretary, Annamalai University, Annamalai nagar, Chidambaram. 5. The Vice -Chancellor Convenor Committee Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram. 6. The Registrar Annamalai University, Annamalai nagar, https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 23075 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 5 Chidambaram. 7. The Deputy Director Local Fund Audit Annamalai University, Annamalai nagar, Chidambaram. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: -Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the Respondents to release the pensionary benefits of the petitioner including monthly pension, gratuity, surrendered earned leave Specifical Provident Fund, Surrendered unearned leave on private affairs and commutation with interest of 12 percent per annum from the date of retirement till the date of realization within a stipulated time period fixed by this Honble Court by considering the representation of the petitioner dated 19.02.2026. For Petitioner(s): Mr.R.Singaravelan, Senior Counsel for Mr.M.Muruganantham For Respondent(s): Mr.L.Gokulraj, GA for R1 to R3. ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed for the following reliefs:- “directing the Respondents to release the pensionary benefits of the petitioner including monthly pension, gratuity, surrendered earned leave Specifical Provident Fund, Surrendered unearned leave on private affairs and commutation with interest of 12 percent per annum from the date of retirement till the date of realization within a stipulated time period fixed by this Honble Court by considering the representation of the petitioner dated 19.02.2026.” https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 23075 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 5 2. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr.L.Gokulraj, learned Government Advocate for R1 to R3. 3. In similar circumstances, Writ Petitions filed by similarly placed employees seeking pensionary benefits were allowed and the said order was confirmed by the Division Bench of this Court in W.A.Nos.645 and 686 of 2025, dated 25.03.2025. Since the issues raised in the present Writ Petitions are squarely covered by the directions issued by the Division Bench of this Court, the respondents shall comply with the directions issued in W.A.Nos.645 and 686 of 2025, dated 25.03.2025, on or before 13.07.2026 and report compliance before this Court on 20.07.2026. 4. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. Consequently, connected Miscellaneous Petition is closed. 5. Post this Writ Petition on 20.07.2026 “for reporting compliance”. 24-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No SHR https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 23075 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 5 To 1. The State Of Tamil Nadu Rep. by Secretary, Finance Department, Fort St. George, Chennai-9 2. the State of Tamil Nadu Rep. by its Secretary, Department of Health and family Welfare, Fort St. George, Chennai-9 3. The state of Tamil Nadu Rep. by its Secretary, Department of Higher Education Fort St. George, Chennai-9 4. The syndicate of Annamalai University Represented by its Secretary, Annamalai University, Annamalai nagar, Chidambaram. 5. The Vice -Chancellor Convenor Committee Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram. 6. The Registrar Annamalai University, Annamalai nagar, Chidambaram. 7. The Deputy Director Local Fund Audit Annamalai University, Annamalai nagar, Chidambaram. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 23075 of 2026 __________ Page5 of 5 P.T.ASHA J. SHR WP No. 23075 of 2026 AND WMP NO. 24992 OF 2026 24-06-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis