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S.Pandiyan v. The Executive Officer

Madras HC8 Aug 2025WP(MD)/245/2025

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What is this about?

W.P.(MD)No.245 of 2025, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, decided 08.08.2025 by Justice R.Vijayakumar. Keywords: Payment of Gratuity Act 1972; Controlling Authority, Tirunelveli; P.G.No.137 of 2023 dated 06.09.2024; gratuity disbursement mandamus; appeal period lapsed; Executive Officer of Arulmigu Thirucourtralanathasamy Temple, Courtalam, Tenkasi District; Article 226; circular Na.Ka.No.22735/2018/I1 dated 13.01.2020; 12-week compliance timeline; no costs. Quantum (Rs.99,914/- gratuity + Rs.52,694/- interest = Rs.1,52,518/-) appears only in the prayer; operative direction adopts the Controlling Authority's order.

What did the court decide?

Mandamus issued: respondent to comply with the order of the Controlling Authority in P.G.No.137 of 2023 dated 06.09.2024 and disburse the gratuity amount within 12 weeks; no costs. ¶18

S.Pandiyan Vs The Executive Officer — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2025)

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED: 08.08.2025

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CORAM

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THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR

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W.P.(MD)No.245 of 2025

S.Pandiyan

...Petitioner

The Executive Officer, Arulmigu Thirucourtralanathasamy Temple, Courtalam, Tenkasi District ...Respondent

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PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to disburse the balance gratuity amount of Rs.99,914/- and interest of Rs.52,694/- totally Rs.1,52,518/- which is due to the petitioner by complying with directions issued in P.G.No.137 of 2023, and vide circular in Na.Ka.No.22735/2018/I1, dated 13.01.2020, issued by the Commissioner H.R.and CE within time stipulated by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.S.Venkatesh For Respondent : Mr.S.Manohar

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ORDER

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The present Writ Petition has been filed by the Beneficiary of the order passed by the Controlling Authority under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, Tirunelveli, in P.G.No.137 of 2023, dated 06.09.2024, seeking a mandamus as against the respondent to disburse the same as per the said order.

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2.It could be seen from the records that the order has been passed on 06.09.2024, and the period for filing an appeal has got lapsed. In such circumstances, there cannot be any defence to the respondent Temple in disbursing the amount.

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3.In view of the above said facts, the respondent is directed to comply with the order passed by the Controlling Authority, dated 06.09.2024, and disburse the amount as per the order of Controlling Authority in P.G.No.137 of 2023, dated 06.09.2024, within a period of 12 (twelve) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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4.With the above said observations, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.

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08.08.2025

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NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet: Yes/No RJR

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR, J.