Janani v. The Principal Secretary

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 22.10.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU Janani ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Principal Secretary, Tamil Nadu Transport Department, Fort St.George,Chennai.

2. The General Manager, Trichy Bye-Pass Road, Dindigul District.

3. The Managing Director, Head Branch, Thirumangalam Bye-Pass Road, Madurai.

4. The Branch Manager, Kumily Sub-Division, Theni District.

... Respondents PRAYER :- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents herein to disburse/release all the service benefits of the petitioners deceased father named S.V.Jeyachandran (No.51605) including family pension cum 1/4

Death cum Retirement Gratuity to the petitioner by considering the petitioners representation dated 11.11.2024, within a time stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.M.Ramasiva, For Respondents : Mr.S.Sivabalaji, Standing Counsel for R3 & R4 : Mr.S.C.Herold Singh, Standing Counsel for R2 : Mrs.P.B.Ahamed Yashmin, Government Advocate for R1

ORDER

This Writ Petition is filed seeking Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents herein to disburse/release all the service benefits of the petitioner's deceased father, viz., S.V.Jeyachandran (No.51605) including family pension cum Death cum Retirement Gratuity to the petitioner by considering the petitioner's representation dated 11.11.2024.

2. Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record.

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3. Eventhough the petitioner has sought for a positive direction seeking to direct the to direct the respondents to disburse/release all the service benefits of the petitioner's father viz., Late.S.V.Jeyachandran including family pension cum Death cum Retirement Gratuity, by considering his representation dated 11.11.2024, this Court directs the second respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 11.11.2024 and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

4.With the above direction, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. No order as to costs.

22.10.2025 TO

1. The Principal Secretary, Tamil Nadu Transport Department, Fort St.George, Chennai.

2. The General Manager, Trichy Bye-Pass Road, Dindigul District.

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K.KUMARESH BABU,J LS

3. The Managing Director, Head Branch, Thirumangalam Bye-Pass Road, Madurai.

4. The Branch Manager, Kumily Sub-Division, Theni District.

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