Rajendran v. Joint Commissioner

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 21.07.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE VIVEK KUMAR SINGH W.P.(MD) No.14960 of 2025 Rajendran : Petitioner Vs.

1. Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments, Madurai.

2. Assistant Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments, Virudhunagar.

3. Arulmighu Sokkanatha Sami Temple, Rep. Through its Executive Officer, No. 82, Sivankoil Street, West Car Street, Virudhunagar.

: Respondents P RAYER:

Writ Petitions filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the 3rd respondent to release the leave encashment amount of Rs. 2,44,333/- along with interest from the date of petitioner retirement. For Petitioner : Mr.R.G.Shankar Ganesh 1/4

For Respondents : Mr.S.S.Madhavan Additional Government Pleader for R1 & R2 Mr.P.Mahendran for R3

O R D E R

The writ petition has been filed for the issuance of a writ of Mandamus, directing the third respondent to release the leave encashment amount of Rs.2,44,333/- along with interest from the date of petitioner retirement.

2. Heard the learned counsel for the parties.

3. When the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that, although several grounds have been raised in the writ petition, it would suffice if this Court issues a direction to the third respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 21.03.2025 and pass appropriate orders thereon, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. 2/4

4. Considering the limited request made by the learned counsel for the petitioner, this Court, without going into the merits of the case, directs the third respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 21.03.2025 on its own merits and in accordance with law and to pass appropriate orders within a period of two months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5. With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs.

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1. Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments, Madurai.

2. Assistant Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments, Virudhunagar.

3. Arulmighu Sokkanatha Sami Temple, Rep. Through its Executive Officer, No. 82, Sivankoil Street, West Car Street, Virudhunagar.

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VIVEK KUMAR SINGH, J.

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