Dr.Umarani v. The State Of Tamil Nadu
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 24-06-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA AND WMP NO. 24992 OF 2026 Dr.Umarani ..Petitioner(s) Vs
1. The State Of Tamil Nadu Rep. by Secretary, Finance Department, Fort St. George, Chennai-9
2. the State of Tamil Nadu Rep. by its Secretary, Department of Health and family Welfare, Fort St. George, Chennai-9
3. The state of Tamil Nadu Rep. by its Secretary, Department of Higher Education Fort St. George, Chennai-9
4. The syndicate of Annamalai University Represented by its Secretary,
5. The Vice -Chancellor Convenor Committee Annamalai Nagar,
6. The Registrar
7. The Deputy Director Local Fund Audit ..Respondent(s) Prayer: -Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the Respondents to release the pensionary benefits of the petitioner including monthly pension, gratuity, surrendered earned leave Specifical Provident Fund, Surrendered unearned leave on private affairs and commutation with interest of 12 percent per annum from the date of retirement till the date of realization within a stipulated time period fixed by this Honble Court by considering the representation of the petitioner dated 19.02.2026. For Petitioner(s):
Mr.R.Singaravelan, Senior Counsel for Mr.M.Muruganantham For Respondent(s):
Mr.L.Gokulraj, GA for R1 to R3.
ORDER
This Writ Petition has been filed for the following reliefs:- "directing the Respondents to release the pensionary benefits of the petitioner including monthly pension, gratuity, surrendered earned leave Specifical Provident Fund, Surrendered unearned leave on private affairs and commutation with interest of 12 percent per annum from the date of retirement till the date of realization within a stipulated time period fixed by this Honble Court by considering the representation of the petitioner dated 19.02.2026."
2. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr.L.Gokulraj, learned Government Advocate for R1 to R3.
3. In similar circumstances, Writ Petitions filed by similarly placed employees seeking pensionary benefits were allowed and the said order was confirmed by the Division Bench of this Court in W.A.Nos.645 and 686 of 2025, dated 25.03.2025. Since the issues raised in the present Writ Petitions are squarely covered by the directions issued by the Division Bench of this Court, the respondents shall comply with the directions issued in W.A.Nos.645 and 686 of 2025, dated 25.03.2025, on or before 13.07.2026 and report compliance before this Court on 20.07.2026.
4. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. Consequently, connected Miscellaneous Petition is closed.
5. Post this Writ Petition on 20.07.2026 "for reporting compliance". 24-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order SHR
To
1. The State Of Tamil Nadu Rep. by Secretary, Finance Department, Fort St. George, Chennai-9
2. the State of Tamil Nadu Rep. by its Secretary, Department of Health and family Welfare, Fort St. George, Chennai-9
3. The state of Tamil Nadu Rep. by its Secretary, Department of Higher Education Fort St. George, Chennai-9
4. The syndicate of Annamalai University Represented by its Secretary,
5. The Vice -Chancellor Convenor Committee Annamalai Nagar,
6. The Registrar
7. The Deputy Director Local Fund Audit
P.T.ASHA J.
SHR AND WMP NO. 24992 OF 2026 24-06-2026