WP No. 4688 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 12-02-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI WP No. 4688 of 2026 K.G. Saravanan ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The State of Tamilnadu, Rep. By Its Secretary To Government School Education Department Secretariat, Fort St George Chennai 600009. 2. The Director of School Education, Perasiriyar Arbazhagan Kalvi Valagam College Road, Chennai 600006. 3. The Director Of Elementary Education Perasiriyar Arbazhagan Kalvi Valagam College Road, Chennai 600006. 4. The District Educational Officer (Elementary) Thiruvallur District, Thiruvallur. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 4688 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 6 5. The Block Educational Officer, R.K.Pet, Thiruvallur District 6. The Financial Adviser and Principal Accounts Officer Tamilnadu School Education, DPI Campus, College Road, Chennai 600006. 7. The Accountant General (A & E) Office of the Principal Accountant General, Anna Salai, Teynampet, Chennai 600018. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking issuance of writ of mandamus, directing the respondents to disburse the Gratuity amount with 12 percentage interest to the petitioner. For Petitioner(s): Mr.P. Murali For Respondent(s): Mr.S.Prabakaran Government Advocate for R1 to R6 Ms.G.Vardini Karthik for R7 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 4688 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 6 ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of writ of mandamus, directing the respondents to disburse the Gratuity amount with 12 percentage interest to the petitioner. 2. With the consent of the learned counsel appearing on either side, this Writ Petition is taken up for disposal at the admission stage. 3. Though a larger prayer is sought for in this writ petition, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that this Court may issue direction to the respondents to pass appropriate orders on the petitioner’s representation dated 13.12.2025 within a specified time. 4. The learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents would submit that the respondents will consider the representation of the petitioner and pass appropriate orders on the same within a specified time. 5. In view of the above, there will be a direction to the respondents to pay the gratuity amount and applicable interest to the petitioner by considering the petitioner’s representation dated 13.12.2025, in accordance with law, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 4688 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 6 6. This Writ Petition is disposed of with the above terms. No costs. 12-02-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No KKN https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 4688 of 2026 __________ Page5 of 6 To 1. The Secretary to Government, State of Tamilnadu, School Education Department, Secretariat, Fort St George, Chennai 600009. 2. The Director of School Education, Perasiriyar Arbazhagan Kalvi Valagam College Road, Chennai 600006. 3. The Director Of Elementary Education Perasiriyar Arbazhagan Kalvi Valagam College Road, Chennai 600006. 4. The District Educational Officer (Elementary) Thiruvallur District, Thiruvallur. 5. The Block Educational Officer, R.K.Pet, Thiruvallur District 6. The Financial Adviser and Principal Accounts Officer Tamilnadu School Education, DPI Campus, College Road, Chennai 600006. 7. The Accountant General (A & E) Office of the Principal Accountant General, Anna Salai, Teynampet, Chennai 600018. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 4688 of 2026 __________ Page6 of 6 M.DHANDAPANI, J. KKN WP No. 4688 of 2026 12-02-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis