IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 26-03-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA Sangeetha W/o.Senthilkumar ..Petitioner(s)

Vs

1. The Director of Municipal Administration Directorate Municipal Administration MRC Nagar Chennai-600 028

2. The Commissioner Chidambaram Municipal corporation Chidambaram Cuddalore District ..Respondent(s)

This writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a writ of mandamus to direct the respondents to grant maternity leave and maternity benefits to the petitioner for the period of 1 year from the date of 31.10.2025 with full pay and all attendant benefits by annulling the earned leave and other leaves availed by the petitioner during the period of 31.10.2025 to as on date.

For Petitioner(s): Mr. I.Sheik Mohamed For Respondent(s): Mr. C.Selvaraj, AGP for R1 Mr.P.Srinivas, Standing Counsel for R2

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to grant maternity leave and attendant benefits to the petitioner for a period of one year from 31.10.2025, with full pay and all consequential service benefits.

2. The petitioner is working as a Junior Assistant in th