S.Chidambaram v. The Joint Registrar Of Cooperative Societies

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 22.08.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI S.Chidambaram ... Petitioner vs.

1. The Joint Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Annavasal Road, Pudukkottai.

2. The Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Aranthangi Circle, Kamatchi Amman Kovil Sreet, Aranathangi Taluk, Pudukkottai District.

3. The Administrator / Special Officer, Pa.57, Thirumayam Taluk Agriculture Producer Cooperative Marketing Society, Thirumayam, Thirumayam Taluk, Pudukkottai District - 622 507.

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PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 3rd respondents to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 23.06.2025 on merits and in accordance with law regarding payment of retirement benefits. For Petitioners : Mr.R.Velmurugan For Respondents : Mr.K.Balasubramani Special Government Pleader

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed for issuance of a writ of Mandamus, directing the third respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 23.06.2025 on merits and in accordance with law regarding payment of retirement benefits.

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 initially joined as a Godown Keeper in the third respondent Society and retired on 31.07.2023 as an Assistant Manager. The grievance of the petitioner is that though he retired from service on 31.07.2023, his remaining retirement benefits have not been settled till date. In this regard, the petitioner submitted a representation dated 23.06.2025, which is still pending consideration before the respondents. Hence, the petitioner has 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 23.06.2025 and pass appropriate orders thereon, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

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 23.06.2025 and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law, after affording an opportunity of 3/6

hearing. Such exercise shall be completed as expeditiously as possible, preferably within a period of six (6) 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.

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To

1. The Joint Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Annavasal Road, Pudukkottai.

2. The Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Aranthangi Circle, Kamatchi Amman Kovil Sreet, Aranathangi Taluk, Pudukkottai District.

3. The Administrator / Special Officer, Pa.57, Thirumayam Taluk Agriculture Producer Cooperative Marketing Society, Thirumayam, Thirumayam Taluk, Pudukkottai District - 622 507.

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M.DHANDAPANI ,J.

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