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Madras High CourtWP/13633/2026disposed of with direction

V.Baskaran v. The Regional Provident Fund Commissioner

2026-04-15Honourable Mr Justice M.Dhandapani4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 15-04-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI V.Baskaran Petitioner(s) Vs The Regional Provident Fund Commissioner No.37, Royapettai High Road, Chennai-600 014.

Respondent(s) PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, directing the respondent to consider the petitioner representation dated 18.02.2026 to disburse EPF amount.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.D.Suriyanarayanan For Respondent:

Ms.Aswini.S Standing Counsel

ORDER

By consent of both parties, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

2. This petition has been filed for a direction, directing the respondent to consider the petitioner representation dated 18.02.2026 to disburse EPF amount.

3. It is the case of the petitioners that the petitioner was employed at M/s.Sundaram Motors Ltd, Chennai and was enrolled in Employees Provident Fund Scheme under your office in Account No.TN/1135/14392 and the petitioner was working till 2002. Hence, the petitioner made an application for

withdrawal of funds in the employee provident fund scheme, however, the money has not been disbursed to the petitioner. The petitioner has made a representation on 18.02.2026 seeking for disbursing the EPF amount, however, the same is pending without consideration. Hence, this writ petition.

4. Heard both sides and perused the materials placed on record.

5. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, this Court without going into the merits of the case directs the respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 18.02.2026 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this Order.

6. Accordingly, these writ petitions stand disposed of. No costs. 15-04-2026 dhk Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes

To 1.THE REGIONAL PROVIDENT Fund Commissioner No.37, Royapettai High Road, Chennai-600 014.

M.DHANDAPANI J.

dhk 15-04-2026