S.Ragumani v. The Joint Registrar Of Co-Operative Societies,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 20-04-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ and WMP No.11319 of 2021 S.Ragumani S/o. C. V. Subramaniam, No. 6/207, Konreddiyur, Kadayampatti, Salem District.

..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Joint Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Salem Region, Salem, Salem District.

2. The Authority, Tamil Nadu Subsistence Allowance Act, Salem, Salem District.

3. The President, Kundukkal Primary Agricultural Co-operative Credit Society, Kundukkal, Konreddiyur, Kadayampatti, Salem District.

..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, pleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 3rd respondent to disburse the subsistence allowance to the petitioner by implementing the order passed by the 2nd respondent in his proceedings PSA No. 09/2019, dated 1.10.2019 together with arrears and continue the same till the conclusion of the disciplinary proceedings.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr. C.Prakasam

For Respondent(s):

Mr.A.M.Ayyathurai, Government Advocate for R1 & 2 Mr.S.Arumugam, for R3

ORDER

The present writ petition has been filed praying for a writ of Mandamus, directing the 3rd respondent to disburse the subsistence allowance to the petitioner by implementing the order passed by the 2nd respondent in his proceedings PSA No. 09/2019, dated 1.10.2019 together with arrears and continue the same till the conclusion of the disciplinary proceedings.

2. At the outset, learned Additional Government Pleader for respondents would submit that petitioner's request would be considered and appropriate orders would be passed on the above request of the petitioner, in accordance with law within a time period to be stipulated by this Court. Agreed to by the learned counsel for petitioner.

3. In view of the same, taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the case and the limited relief sought for in this Writ Petition, there shall be a direction to Respondents to consider petitioner's request, on its own merits and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law, after affording

reasonable opportunity of hearing to petitioner and any other interested persons, within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. It is made clear that this Court has not expressed any views with regard to the merits of the petitioner's request and it is open to the concerned respondent to consider the petitioner's request on its own merits and in accordance with law.

4. Accordingly, the writ petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 20-04-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order jv To

1. The Joint Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Salem Region, Salem, Salem District.

2. The Authority, Tamil Nadu Subsistence Allowance Act, Salem, Salem District.

3. The President, Kundukkal Primary Agricultural Co-operative Credit Society, Kundukkal, Konreddiyur, Kadayampatti, Salem District.

MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ, J.

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