S.Chitra v. The Registrar Of Co-Operative Societies,
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 21.08.2025
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI S.Chitra ... Petitioner vs.
1. The Registrar of Co-Operative Societies, No.170, E.V.R. Highways, Keezhpakam, Chennai-10.
2. The Joint Registrar of Co-Operative Societies, O/o. the Joint Registrar of Co-Operative Societies, Sivagangai District.
3. The General Manager, Central Co-Operative Bank Ltd., Sivagangai District.
4. The Branch Manager, Central Co-Operative Bank Ltd., Puthuvayal Branch, Sivagangai District.
... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 and 2 to direct the third respondent to disburse the admissible terminal benefits of the 1/6
Petitioner's late husband Mr. T.Swami Nathan, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 30.07.2025, within a time limit to be fixed by this Court. For Petitioners : Mr.G.Karthik M/s.Roy and Roy Associates For Respondents : Mr.K.Balasubramani Spl. Government Pleader for R1 & R2 Mr.Shanmugaraja Sethupathy for R3 & R4
O R D E R
This writ petition has been filed for issuance of a writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 and 2 to direct the third respondent to disburse the admissible terminal benefits of the Petitioner's late husband Mr. T.Swami Nathan, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 30.07.2025, within a time limit to be fixed by this Court.
2.Heard the learned counsel for the parties. By consent of both parties, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.
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3. The learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner's husband was appointed as a Junior Assistant at Central Co-operative Bank Limited, Sivagangai Branch, on 06.02.1995 and was subsequently promoted to the post of Manager. The petitioner's husband passed away due to an ailment, leaving behind the petitioner and her daughter. The grievance of the petitioner is that although her husband passed away on 22.02.2024, till date the retirement benefits have not been disbursed to the petitioner. In this regard, she submitted a detailed representation dated 30.07.2025, requesting the disbursement of her late husband's terminal benefits. As no action was taken on the representation, the petitioners have filed the present writ petition before this Court.
4. Learned counsel for the petitioner would further submit that the petitioner would be satisfied if a direction is issued to the third respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 30.07.2025 and pass appropriate orders thereon, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. 3/6
5. Considering the above facts and circumstances, without going into the merits of the case, this Writ Petition is disposed of with a direction to the third respondent, to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 30.07.2025 and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law. Such exercise shall be completed as expeditiously as possible, preferably within a period of four (4) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. It is also made clear that this Court has not expressed any of its views with regard to the merits of the matter and that it is open to the third respondent to consider the same on its own merits. No costs. 21.08.2025 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes PKN 4/6
To
1. The Registrar of Co-Operative Societies, No.170, E.V.R. Highways, Keezhpakam, Chennai-10.
2. The Joint Registrar of Co-Operative Societies, O/o. the Joint Registrar of Co-Operative Societies, Sivagangai District.
3. The General Manager, Central Co-Operative Bank Ltd., Sivagangai District.
4. The Branch Manager, Central Co-Operative Bank Ltd., Puthuvayal Branch, Sivagangai District.
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M.DHANDAPANI ,J.
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