ORDER

The petitioner challenges the notice dated 22.01.2026 bearing ep.k.vz.;

1/2026-27 (e.f.vz.;96/2026 rg) ehs; : 22.01.2026. By the said notice, the immovable properties belonging to the petitioner have been attached pending an enquiry under Section 81 of the Tamil Nadu Cooperative Societies Act.

2. The petitioner, upon attaining the age of superannuation, was permitted to retire from service. However, the terminal benefits due to the petitioner were not disbursed, which constrained the petitioner to approach this Court by filing W.P.(MD) No.29606 of 2025. This Court, by order dated 19.11.2025, directed the second respondent to release the petitioner’s retirement benefits. In the meanwhile, pending the enquiry under Section

81 of the Act, the impugned notice of attachment has been issued.

3. Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side.

4. A similar issue as to whether the immovable property belonging to an employee of a society can be attached before judgment under Section 167 of the Act was considered by a Coordinate Bench