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Harikrishnan v. The Joint Registrar Of Cooperative Societies

2026-03-26Honourable Ms. Justice P.T. Asha5 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 26-03-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA WP No. 12423 of 2025 Harikrishnan S/o.Chinnasamy, 743, Reddiyar Street, Karunkuzhi Village Cuddalore District.

..Petitioner Vs

1. The Joint Registrar of Cooperative Societies Cuddalore Region, Cuddalore, Cuddalore District.

2. The Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies Cuddalore Region, Cuddalore Cuddalore District.

3. The Administrator Karunkuzh Primary Agricultural Credit Cooperative Housing Society, Karunkuzh, Cuddalore District.

..Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to pay arrears of terminal benefits and Provident Fund amount along with 18% interest which has fallen due from 29.10.2019 to the petitioner by considering the petitioner's representation dated 23.01.2024 within stipulated time fixed by this Court

For Petitioner:

Mr.S.Sairaman For Respondents:

Mr.A.M.Ayyathurai Government Advocate for R1 & R2

ORDER

The writ petition has been filed seeking a mandamus to the respondents to pay arrears of terminal benefits and Provident Fund amount along with 18% interest, which is due from 29.10.2019 to till date, by considering the representation of the petitioner dated 23.01.2024.

2. The petitioner had joined the 3rd respondent-Society as Clerk and was elevated to the post of Secretary and had retired on 30.06.2013 on attaining the age of superannuation. The petitioner would submit that he was paid only the Leave salary to the tune of Rs.2,02,000/- and his contribution of Provident Fund amount to the tune of Rs.35,000/-, however, he was not paid the balance PF amount, gratuity amount, etc., Therefore, the petitioner had submitted his representations to the respondents on 19.07.2021, 19.12.2021, 19.08.2024, 07.11.2024, 27.12.2024 and 23.01.2025, requesting to release the balance amount of terminal benefits and PF amount. But there was no response from the respondents. Hence, the petitioner is before this Court.

3. Considering the fact that the petitioner had retired from service on 30.06.2013 and had submitted his representations on several occasions, despite which, no action has been taken by the respondents for over 13 years, this Court directs the respondents to consider the representations of the petitioner and disburse the amounts which the petitioner is entitled to within a period of 12 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order along with admissible interest from the date of petitioner's retirement till the date of disbursal of amount to the petitioner.

4. With the above directions, the writ petition is allowed. No costs. 26-03-2026 Index : Yes / No Speaking order / Non-speaking order DS

To:

1. The Joint Registrar of Cooperative Societies Cuddalore Region, Cuddalore, Cuddalore District.

2. The Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies Cuddalore Region, Cuddalore Cuddalore District.

3. The Administrator Karunkuzh Primary Agricultural Credit Cooperative Housing Society, Karunkuzh, Cuddalore District.

P.T.ASHA.J., DS WP No. 12423 of 2025 26-03-2026