K.Gunasekaran, v. The Assistant Director Of Panchayats,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 10-04-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ K.Gunasekaran, S/o.Kothandapani, 75, Mariamman koil street, Nallavadu Singirigudi, Cuddalore Taluk, Cuddalore District.

..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Assistant Director of Panchayats, Cuddalore -607 001.

2. The Block Development officer, (Village Panchayats), Cuddalroe Panchayat Union, Cuddalore- 607 001.

3. The President Singirigudi Panchayat, Cuddalore Taluk, Cuddalore District.

..Respondent(s) PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for a writ of Mandamus, directing 3rd respondent to pay petitioner all arrears of salary with interest by implementing the communication sent by the 2nd respondent in his Na.Ka. No.A4/ 984/ 2020 dated 13.06.2022. For Petitioner(s):

Mr.D.Baskar For Respondent(s):

Mr.V.Jeevagiridharan Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

The present writ petition has been filed praying for a writ of Mandamus to direct 3rd respondent to pay petitioner all arrears of salary with interest by implementing the communication sent by the 2nd respondent in his Na.Ka. No.A4/ 984/ 2020 dated 13.06.2022.

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 six (6) 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. No costs. 10-04-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order jv To

1. The Assistant Director of Panchayats, Cuddalore -607 001.

2. The Block Development officer, (Village Panchayats), Cuddalroe Panchayat Union, Cuddalore- 607 001.

3. The President Singirigudi Panchayat, Cuddalore Taluk, Cuddalore District.

MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ, J.

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