P.Sri Renganathan, v. Dr. P.Shankar And Another

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 25.03.2026

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN P.Sri Renganathan, 58, Sannathi Street, North Soorankudy Post, Eathamozhi (via) Kanyakumar - 629 501.

..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. Dr.P.Shankar, Secretary to Government, Department of High Education, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.

2. E.Sundaravalli, Director of Collegiate Education Department, Saidapet, Chennai - 600 015.

..Contemnor(s) Prayer:- Contempt petition has been filed under Section 11 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, praying to punish the respondents for willful disobdience of order dated 02.07.2024 in W.P.No.17140 of 2024, this Court, Madras.

For Petitioner : Mr.B.Ravi For Respondent : Mr.Vadivelu Deenavalan Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

This Contempt Petition has been filed to punish the respondent for non compliance of the order dated 02.07.2024, passed by this Court in W.P.No.17140 of 2024, thereby directing the respondents to disburse the retirement benefits under the Contributory Pension Scheme, within a period of two weeks.

2.

The learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents submitted that the respondents complied the order passed by this Court and the same was also duly communicated to the Principal, Raja Anna Government College for Women, Thirunelvelli District by the communication dated 27.11.2024. He also produced a copy of the same before this Court.

3.

The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner was not paid gratuity in pursuant to the representation submitted by him.

4.

In the order dated 02.07.2024, this Court categorically recorded that the petitioner is not entitled for gratuity and it is coming under the Central Act. The respondents have nothing to do with the

gratuity. Accordingly the petitioner was paid retirement benefit under the Contributory Pension Scheme. Therefore, no contempt is made out as against the respondents and this petition is liable to be dismissed. 5.

Accordingly, the Contempt Petition stands dismissed. 25.03.2026 Index : Yes/No : Yes/No Speaking/Non Speaking order rts To The Secretary to Government, Finance Department, Fort George, Chennai.

To

1. The Secretary to Government, Department of High Education, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.

2. The Director of Collegiate Education Department, Saidapet, Chennai - 600 015.

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN. J, rts 25.03.2026