WP No. 24492 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 25.06.2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA WP No. 24492 of 2026 P.Lakshmi ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep. By Secretary to Government, Finance Department, Fort St.George, Chennai – 9. 2. The Syndicate of Annamalai University Rep. by its Secretary, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram. 3. The Registrar, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram. 4. The Deputy Director, Local Fund Audit, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram. 5. The Finance Committee of Annamalai University, Rep. by its Secretary, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to release https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 24492 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 the pensionary benefits of the petitioner including monthly pension, Gratuity, Surrendered Earned Leave Salary, Commutation with interest of 12% per annum from the date of her retirement till the date of realization within a stipulated time fixed by this Court. For Petitioner(s) : Mr.M.Muruganantham For Respondent(s) : Mr.L.Gokulraj Government Advocate for R1 ORDER This writ petition is filed for the following relief: “directing the respondents to release the pensionary benefits of the petitioner including monthly pension, Gratuity, Surrendered Earned Leave Salary, Commutation with interest of 12% per annum from the date of her retirement till the date of realization”. 2. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the first respondents and perused the materials available on record. 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 Petition 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 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 24492 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 686 of 2025, dated 25.03.2025, on or before 03.08.2026 and report compliance before this Court on 04.08.2026. 4. With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 5. Post the writ petition on 04.08.2026 “for reporting compliance”. 25.06.2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No rap To 1. The Secretary to Government, Finance Department, Fort St.George, Chennai – 9. 2. The Syndicate of Annamalai University Rep. by its Secretary, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram. 3. The Registrar, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 24492 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 P.T.ASHA, J. rap 4. The Deputy Director, Local Fund Audit, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram. 5. The Finance Committee of Annamalai University, Rep. by its Secretary, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram. WP No. 24492 of 2026 25.06.2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis