D.Kumar, v. The Managing Director,
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 17-04-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA in WP NO. 13730 of 2015 D.Kumar ..Petitioner(s) Vs
1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Cooperative Milk Producers Federation Ltd., Madhavaram Milk Colony, Chennai 600 051.
2. The Commissioner of Milk Production & Dairy Development, Madhavaram Milk Colony, Chennai 600 051.
..Respondent(s) Prayer: This Writ Miscellaneous Petition is filed under Article 266 of the Constitution of India praying to modify the order dated 13.06.2024 passed in WP.No. 13730/2015 and direct the respondents to disburse the sixth pay commission arrears to the petitioner along with all consequential benefits like ex gratia pension etc., fixing a reasonable time limit as prayed for in the writ petition.
For Petitioner(s):
Mr.K.S.viswanathan, Standing counsel For Respondent(s):
Mr.P.Balathandayutham, Special G.P. for R2
ORDER
The present petition has been filed seeking a modification of the order dated 13.06.2024 passed by this Court in W.P. No. 13730 of 2015. The
petitioner specifically prays for a direction to the respondents to disburse the Sixth Pay Commission arrears along with all consequential benefits, including ex-gratia pension, within a stipulated time frame. 2.Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned standing counsel appearing for the respondents.
3.It is observed that the subject matter of this writ petition is squarely covered by the earlier order passed by this Court in W.P. No. 26108 of 2015 dated 13.06.2024. In view of the same, and to ensure consistency in the relief granted to similarly placed persons, this Court is inclined to allow the petition as prayed for.
4.Accordingly, the Writ Miscellaneous Petition is allowed as prayed for. The order dated 13.06.2024 passed in W.P. No. 13730 of 2015 is modified to the extent indicated above. The respondents are directed to disburse the arrears, and it goes without saying that the amounts shall be released at the earliest. No costs.
17-04-2026 SHA
To
1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Cooperative Milk Producers Federation Ltd., Madhavaram Milk Colony, Chennai 600 051.
2. The Commissioner of Milk Production & Dairy Development, Madhavaram Milk Colony, Chennai 600 051.
P.T.ASHA, J.
SHA in WP No. 13730 of 2015 17-04-2026