P.Stanley Paulraj v. State Rep By Its

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 20-01-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI P.Stanley Paulraj Superintending Engineer (rtd.), No. 514 Raidance Sapphire, Model School Road, Sholinganallur, Chennai 119 ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. State Rep by its The Additional Chief Secretary To Government, Water resources department, Secretariat, Chennai 09

2. The Engineer- in - chief and Chief Engineer (General) Water resources department, Chepauk Chennai 05 ..Respondent(s) Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the claims of the petitioner and pay interest for the belated payment of terminal benefits such as DCRG and Commutation of pension and pass appropriate orders by considering the petitioners representation dated 13.08.2025.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.K.Arumugam For Respondent(s):

Mr.P.Ganesan, AGP

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents to consider the claims of the petitioner and to pay interest for the belated payment of terminal benefits such as DCRG and Commutation of pension and pass appropriate orders by considering the petitioner's representation dated 13.08.2025.

2. Heard the learned counsels on either side. With the consent of both sides, the Writ Petition is taken up for hearing at the admission stage itself.

3. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner entered the service of the respondent department as Assistant Engineer on 30.10.1979 and retired from service on 31.07.2013 without retirement benefits due to pending disciplinary proceedings. He further submitted that on the directions of this Court, the petitioner's terminal benefits were disbursed, however, no interest was granted for the belated payment, therefore, the

petitioner made a representation to the respondents on 13.08.2025 to pay interest for the delayed payment of his terminal benefits such as DCRG, Commutation and pension arrears, which evoked no response so far and hence, the present Writ Petition.

4. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, this Court directs the first respondent to consider and dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 13.08.2025 in accordance with law, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5. With the above direction, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no orders as to costs.

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To

1. The Additional Chief Secretary To Government, Water resources department, Secretariat, Chennai 09

2. The Engineer- in - chief and Chief Engineer (General) Water resources department, Chepauk Chennai 05

M.DHANDAPANI, J.

DP 20-01-2026