Madras High CourtWP/5763/2026disposed of with direction

M.Rathakrishnan v. State Of Tamil Nadu,

2026-02-27Honourable Mr Justice M.Dhandapani4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 27.02.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI M.Rathakrishnan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.State of Tamil Nadu rep. by the Secretary to Government Handlooms, Handicrafts, Textiles and Khadi (G1) Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.

2.The Director of Sericulture Hasthampatti, Salem - 600 007.

... Respondents Prayer:

Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to decide the representation of the petitioner dated 01.01.2026 on merits and in accordance with law within a reasonable time as may be fixed by the Hon'ble Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.M.Radhakrishnan For Respondents : Mr.P.Ganesan Additional Government Pleader 1/4

O R D E R

The petitioner has filed this writ petition seeking issuance of Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to decide the representation of the petitioner dated 01.01.2026 on merits and in accordance with law within a reasonable time. 2.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that for non settlement of terminal benefits, the petitioner filed W.P.No.1930 of 2005 and this Court vide order dated 22.04.2014, allowed the said writ petition, pursuant to which, the respondent passed G.O.Ms.No.169 dated 03.10.2025, however, the amount was not settled in favour of the petitioner, thereby, the petitioner made representation dated 01.01.2026 to the respondents however, there is no response.

3.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner further submitted that this Court on 20.02.2026, issued direction to the second respondent to disburse the amount in favour of the petitioner, pursuant to which, the respondents settled the amount as per G.O.Ms.No.169 dated 03.10.2025 except DCRG amount with statutory 2/4

interest. Hence, this Court may issue direction to the respondents to consider paragraph no.4 of the petitioner's representation dated 01.01.2026 and to pass appropriate orders, within a reasonable time frame.

4.Considering the limited relief now sought for by the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, this Court, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, directs the respondents to consider paragraph no.4 of the petitioner's representation dated 01.01.2026, on merits and in accordance with law and to pass appropriate orders, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5.The writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 27.02.2026 pri Index: Yes/ No Speaking Order: Yes/ No NCC: Yes/ No 3/4

M.DHANDAPANI,J.

pri To 1.The Secretary to Government Handlooms, Handicrafts, Textiles and Khadi (G1) Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.

2.The Director of Sericulture Hasthampatti, Salem - 600 007.

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