The Annamalai University v. Dr.S Thirugnanakumar

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 16-02-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI IN WP NO. 16240 OF 2024 The Annamalai University Rep. By Its Registrar, Annamalai Nagar, Cuddalroe District -608 002.

..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. DR.S Thirugnanakumar S/o. R. Sivagurunathan, No. 704, Sembian Madevi Illam, Srm College Of Agricultural Science,Elapakkam Post, Maduranthagam Taluk, Chengalpattu District -603 201.

2. The State of Tamil Nadu Higher Education Department, Fort St. George, Chennai -600 009.

..Respondent(s) Petition filed to extend the time limit of 3 months granted in W.P. No. 16240 of 2024 dated 01.04.2025 for disbursing the balance 50 percentage of retirement benefits to the 1st Respondent.

For Petitioner(s):

M/s.Ajmal Associates for Mr.S.Venkatesh For Respondent(s):

Ms.N.R.Jasmine Padma For R1 Mr.M.R.Gokula Krishnan, AGP For R2

ORDER

This petition is filed to extend the time limit of 3 months granted in W.P. No. 16240 of 2024 dated 01.04.2025 for disbursing the balance 50% of retirement benefits to the first respondent.

2. Heard the learned counsels appearing on either side.

3. Considering the submissions made by the learned counsel for the petitioner, time is extended by two months to comply with the order of this Court dated 01.04.2025.

16-02-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order DP

To

1. DR.S Thirugnanakumar S/o. R. Sivagurunathan, No. 704, Sembian Madevi Illam, Srm College Of Agricultural Science,Elapakkam Post, Maduranthagam Taluk, Chengalpattu District -603 201.

2. The State of Tamil Nadu Higher Education Department, Fort St. George, Chennai -600 009.

M.DHANDAPANI, J.

DP IN WP NO. 16240 OF 2024 16-02-2026