Madras High CourtWP/4688/2026disposed of with direction

K.G. Saravanan v. The State Of Tamilnadu

2026-02-12Honourable Mr Justice M.Dhandapani6 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 12-02-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI K.G. Saravanan ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The State of Tamilnadu, Rep. By Its Secretary To Government School Education Department Secretariat, Fort St George Chennai 600009.

2. The Director of School Education, Perasiriyar Arbazhagan Kalvi Valagam College Road, Chennai 600006.

3. The Director Of Elementary Education Perasiriyar Arbazhagan Kalvi Valagam College Road, Chennai 600006.

4. The District Educational Officer (Elementary) Thiruvallur District, Thiruvallur.

5. The Block Educational Officer, R.K.Pet, Thiruvallur District

6. The Financial Adviser and Principal Accounts Officer Tamilnadu School Education, DPI Campus, College Road, Chennai 600006.

7. The Accountant General (A & E) Office of the Principal Accountant General, Anna Salai, Teynampet, Chennai 600018.

..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking issuance of writ of mandamus, directing the respondents to disburse the Gratuity amount with 12 percentage interest to the petitioner. For Petitioner(s):

Mr.P. Murali For Respondent(s):

Mr.S.Prabakaran Government Advocate for R1 to R6 Ms.G.Vardini Karthik for R7

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of writ of mandamus, directing the respondents to disburse the Gratuity amount with 12 percentage interest to the petitioner.

2. With the consent of the learned counsel appearing on either side, this Writ Petition is taken up for disposal at the admission stage.

3. Though a larger prayer is sought for in this writ petition, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that this Court may issue direction to the respondents to pass appropriate orders on the petitioner's representation dated 13.12.2025 within a specified time.

4. The learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents would submit that the respondents will consider the representation of the petitioner and pass appropriate orders on the same within a specified time.

5. In view of the above, there will be a direction to the respondents to pay the gratuity amount and applicable interest to the petitioner by considering the petitioner's representation dated 13.12.2025, in accordance with law, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

6. This Writ Petition is disposed of with the above terms. No costs. 12-02-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order KKN

1. The Secretary to Government, State of Tamilnadu, School Education Department, Secretariat, Fort St George, Chennai 600009.