WP.No.32072 of 2026 __________ IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 13-08-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY WP.No.32072 of 2026 A.Balaraman ..Petitioner Vs 1. The Secretary, Tamil Development and Cultural Department, Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai. 2. The Director, Directorate of Tamil Development, Kuralagam, Chennai-108. 3. The Collector, Cuddalore District, Cuddalore. 4. The Tahsildar Bhuvanagiri, Bhuvanagiri Taluk, Cuddalore District. ..Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to pay enhanced https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP.No.32072 of 2026 __________ pension on par with similarly placed persons by considering the petitioner’s representation dated 15.04.2025. For Petitioner: Mr.E.Ashok KUmar For Respondents: Mr.A.M.Amutha Ganesh Government Advocate ORDER The prayer in this writ petition is to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 15.04.2025 and to pay enhanced pension on par with the similarly placed persons. 2. When the matter came up for hearing, the learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that while the petitioner is being paid only Rs.8000/- per month towards pension, several other persons are receiving Rs.12,000/-. 3. The learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents would submit that as per the scheme, the eligible pension amount is Rs.8000/- only and the petitioner has not placed any materials with reference to persons receiving Rs.12,000/- per month as pension. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP.No.32072 of 2026 __________ 4. Since the petitioner has submitted a representation averring that certain third parties are receiving pension at the rate of Rs.12,000/- per month, it is ordered that the said representation dated 15.04.2025, seeking enhancement of pension, be taken up for consideration by the second respondent. The petitioner is at liberty to produce relevant materials and documentary evidences, if any, establishing that pension is being received by others at the enhanced rate of Rs.12,000/-. Upon submission of the same, the second respondent shall consider the case of the petitioner on its own merits and pass a reasoned speaking order in accordance with law, within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a web copy of this order. 5. With the above observations, the writ petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 13-08-2026 Neutral Citation: Yes/No hvk https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP.No.32072 of 2026 __________ D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J. hvk To 1.The Secretary, Tamil Development and Cultural Department, Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai. 2.The Director, Directorate of Tamil Development, Kuralagam, Chennai-108. 3.The Collector, Cuddalore District, Cuddalore. 4.The Tahsildar Bhuvanagiri, Bhuvanagiri Taluk, Cuddalore District. WP.No.32072 of 2026 13-08-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis