WP No. 3914 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 04-02-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI WP No. 3914 of 2026 P.Ramu ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Principal Secretary/Commissioner of Labour, D.M.S.Compound, Teynampet,. Chennai-600 006. 2. The Director, Department of Stationary and Printing 110,Anna Salai, Chennai-600 002. 3. The Commissioner, Labour and skill Development Department, Anna Nagar, Chennai-600 040. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the 2nd respondent to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 02.09.2024 which was given seeking to disburse the Gratuity, Special Provident fund, Encashment of Earned Leave and Encashment of Un-earned Leave on Private affairs. For Petitioner(s) : Mr.V.R.Kamalanathan https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 3914 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 For Respondent(s) : Mr.P.Balathandayutham, SGP ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the second respondent to consider the petitioner’s representation, dated 02.09.2024, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. 2. The petitioner has made a representation, dated 02.09.2024 before the respondents seeking disbursement of gratuity, Special Provident fund, Encashment of Earned Leave and Encashment of Unearned leave on private affairs. Since the same has not been considered till date, the petitioner has filed this writ petition. 3. Mr.P.Balathandayutham, learned Special Government Pleader, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents. 4. Though many grounds have been raised in this writ petition, learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that it would suffice, if this Court issues direction to the second respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 02.09.2024, as expeditiously as possible. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 3914 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 5. Learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents would submit that the representation of the petitioner dated 02.09.2024 will be considered and appropriate order will be passed within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. 6. Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record. 7. Accordingly, the respondents are directed to pass final orders on merits and in accordance with law on the petitioner’s representation, dated 02.09.2024, within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. This Court has not expressed any opinion on the merits of the petitioner’s representation. With the above direction, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 04-02-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No VM https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 3914 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 M.DHANDAPANI, J. VM To: 1. The Principal Secretary/Commissioner of Labour D.M.S.Compound Teynampet, Chennai-600 006. 2. The Director, Department of Stationary and Printing, 110,Anna Salai, Chennai-600 002. 3. The Commissioner, Labour and Skill Development Department Anna Nagar, Chennai-600 040. WP No. 3914 of 2026 04-02-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis