WP No. 14392 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 20-04-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA WP No. 14392 of 2026 J.Mani ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Secretary to Government Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, Chennai-600 009. 2. The Commissioner, Greater Chennai Corporation, Ripon Building, Chennai-600 003. 3. The Assistant Executive Engineer Greater Chennai Corporation, Zone XIV No.6/64, Puzhuthiwakkam Main Road, Near Kumaran Theatre, Puzhuthiwakkam, Chennai-600 091. 4. The Zonal Officer Greater Chennai Corporation, Zone XIV, No.6/64, Puzhuthiwakkam Main Road, Near Kumaran Theatre, Puzhuthiwakkam, Chennai-600 091. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of mandamus directing the 2nd respondent to take into account 50 percent of the temporary service rendered by the petitioner from 03.02.1989 to 05.01.1998 (8 years, 11 months and 12 days) for the purpose of https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 14392 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 calculating pensionary benefits in terms of G.O. Ms. No.408 Finance (Pension) Department, dated 25.08.2009 and consequently grant the petitioner revised pensionary benefits together with arrears within a time frame. For Petitioner(s): Ms.N.Beulah John Selvaraj For Respondent(s): Mr. C.Selvaraj, AGP for R1 ORDER The petition has been filed to direct the 2nd respondent to take into account 50 percent of the temporary service rendered by the petitioner from 03.02.1989 to 05.01.1998 (8 years, 11 months and 12 days) for the purpose of calculating pensionary benefits in terms of G.O.Ms.No.408 Finance (Pension) Department, dated 25.08.2009 and consequently grant the petitioner revised pensionary benefits together with arrears within a time frame. 2. It is the case of the petitioner that he was appointed as a Sanitary Worker on 03.02.1989 on temporary basis and was regularized on 05.01.1998 and later, retired on attaining age of superannuation on 01.04.2023. While so, as per G.O.Ms.No.408, Finance (Pension) Department, dated 25.08.2009, he was entitled to have 50% of the said temporary service counted towards his qualifying service for pension. But, the respondents failed to calculate the said period. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 14392 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 3. Aggrieved by the same, the petitioner made several representations dated 30.06.2025, 28.07.2025 and 15.09.2025 before the second respondent for which there is no response till date. Therefore, the petitioner is before this Court. 4. Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record. 5. Considering the relief now sought for by the learned counsel for the petitioner, this Court, without going into the merits of the case, directs the second respondent to consider the petitioner's representation, on merits and in accordance with law and to pass appropriate orders, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Accordingly, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 20-04-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No ssa https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 14392 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 P.T.ASHA, J. ssa To 1.The Secretary to Government Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, Chennai-600 009. 2.The Commissioner, Greater Chennai Corporation, Ripon Building, Chennai-600 003. 3.The Assistant Executive Engineer Greater Chennai Corporation, Zone XIV No.6/64, Puzhuthiwakkam Main Road, Near Kumaran Theatre, Puzhuthiwakkam, Chennai-600 091. 4.The Zonal Officer Greater Chennai Corporation, Zone XIV, No.6/64, Puzhuthiwakkam Main Road, Near Kumaran Theatre, Puzhuthiwakkam, Chennai-600 091. WP No. 14392 of 2026 20-04-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis