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2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 12088
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
M. Dhandapani, J
P.RAMU – Appellant
Versus
The Principal secretary/Commissioner of Labour – Respondent
WP No. 3914 of 2026
For the Appellants/Petitioners: V.R. Kamalanathan
For the Respondents: P. Balathandayutham
The court directed the respondents to consider and decide upon a representation regarding the disbursement of terminal benefits, including gratuity and leave encashment, within a stipulated timeframe of six weeks.
Headnote:The petition was filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a Writ of Mandamus to direct the second respondent to consider a representation dated 02.09.2024. The petitioner sought the disbursement of gratuity, Special Provident fund, and encashment of earned and unearned leave on private affairs, which had not been considered by the respondents. The core issue was whether the respondents should be directed to dispose of the pending representation within a specific timeframe. The court noted the submission of the respondents' counsel that the representation would be considered and an appropriate order would be passed. 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.
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| 1. seeking judicial direction for the consideration of a representation regarding terminal benefits. (Para 1 , 2 , 3) |
| 2. agreement by the state to consider the representation within a court-fixed timeframe. (Para 4 , 5 , 6) |
| 3. mandating the disposal of administrative representations within a specific period. (Para 7) |
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.
ORDER
1. 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.
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
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