Case Note & Summary
The petitioner, M. Santhi, filed a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India before the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court seeking a writ of mandamus directing the respondents (the Commissioner of Municipal Administration, the Regional Director of Municipal Administration, the Commissioner of Devakottai Municipality, and the Director of L.F. Audit) to disburse a sum of Rs.6,49,848/- towards final payment of the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) account, along with 12% interest per annum from the date of retirement of the petitioner's husband on 31.05.2018 i.e., from 01.08.2018 onwards till the date of actual disbursement. During the hearing, the learned Additional Government Pleader for respondents 1, 2, and 4 placed proceedings of the Accounts Officer, CTA (CPS Wing), Chennai, which stated that an amount of Rs.9,77,394/- had been sanctioned in favour of the petitioner. The judgment text is incomplete and does not contain the court's final decision or reasoning.
Issue of Consideration
Whether the petitioner is entitled to a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to disburse the final payment of the EPF account with interest
Case Details
2025 LawText (MAD) (02) 258
For Petitioner: Mr. Shaji Chellan for Mr. J. Muthukumaran; For Respondents 1, 2 & 4: Mr. D. Sachikumar, Additional Government Pleader; For Respondent No. 3: Mr. Bharathi Kannan, Standing Counsel
1. The Commissioner of Municipal Administration, 2. The Regional Director of Municipal Administration, 3. The Commissioner, Devakottai Municipality, 4. The Director of L.F. Audit
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Nature of Litigation
Writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a writ of mandamus
Remedy Sought
Petitioner seeks a direction to the respondents to disburse Rs.6,49,848/- towards final payment of EPF account with 12% interest per annum from 01.08.2018 till date of actual disbursement
Filing Reason
Non-disbursal of EPF account final payment after the retirement of the petitioner's husband on 31.05.2018
Issues
Whether the petitioner is entitled to a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to disburse the claimed amount with interest
Submissions/Arguments
Learned Additional Government Pleader placed proceedings showing that an amount of Rs.9,77,394/- had been sanctioned in favour of the petitioner
Judgment Excerpts
This writ petition has been filed seeking a Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents to disburse a sum of Rs.6,49,848/- towards Final Payment of EPF Account with 12% interest per annum from the date of retirement of the petitioner's husband on 31.05.2018 ie., from 01.08.2018 onwards till the date of actual disbursement within a limited time frame.
During the course of hearing, learned Additional Government Pleader for the respondents has placed the proceedings of the Accounts Officer, CTA (CPS Wing), Chennai - 35, wherein it is stated that an amount of Rs.9,77,394/- has been sanctioned in favour of the
Procedural History
Writ petition filed under Article 226. During hearing, the Additional Government Pleader placed on record proceedings showing sanction of Rs.9,77,394/-. Judgment text incomplete.
Acts & Sections
- Constitution of India: Article 226
