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R.Munusamy v. The District Collector

Madras HC26 Mar 2026WP/11358/2026

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What is this about?

Madras High Court single-judge order (P.T. Asha, J.), 26-03-2026, WP No. 11358 of 2026; Article 226 writ of mandamus; retired Noon Meal Organiser (retired 30.06.2013) seeks release of Family Welfare Fund amount of Rs.50,000/- withheld on account of a shortage assessed during Audit; representation dated 18.11.2025 not considered by Block Development Officer, Poondi Union Panchayat, Thiruvallur District; direction to consider representation and pass appropriate orders within two months; writ petition allowed, no costs.

What did the court decide?

Direction to the second respondent (Block Development Officer, Poondi Union Panchayat) to consider the petitioner's representation dated 18.11.2025 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law within two months from receipt of a copy of the order; no costs. ¶29

R.Munusamy Vs The District Collector — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

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WP No. 11358 of 2026

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 26-03-2026

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CORAM

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THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA

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WP No. 11358 of 2026

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R.Munusamy

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S/o.Late Rangappa Reddy

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..Petitioner(s)

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The District Collector, Office of the Collectorate, Thiruvallur, Thiruvallur District.

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The Block Development Officer, Office of the Poondi Union Panchayat, Poondi, Thiruvallur District - 602 023.

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..Respondent(s)

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This writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 18.11.2025 and consequently release the Family Welfare Fund amount of Rs.50,000 along with interest within a time frame as fixed by this Hon'ble Court.

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For Petitioner(s): No Appearance For Respondent(s): Mr. P.Balathandayutham. Special Gov. Pleader, for R1 Mr. R. Neethi Perumal, Gov. Advocate, for R2

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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WP No. 11358 of 2026

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ORDER

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This writ petition has been filed seeking a direction to release the Family Welfare Fund Amount of Rs.50,000/- along with applicable interest, based on the petitioner’s representation dated 18.11.2025.

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The case of the petitioner is that he was working as a Noon Meal Organiser under the second respondent from the year 1989 and retired on 30.06.2013 on attaining the age of superannuation. However, the Family Welfare Fund amount of Rs50,000/- has not been disbursed on account of a shortage assessed during Audit. The grievance of the petitioner is that during the relevant period of such shortage, he was not working in the said place. Though the petitioner submitted a detailed representation to the second respondent, the same has not been considered so far. Hence, the present petition.

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Heard the learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the first respondent and the Government Advocate appearing for the second respondent.

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It is informed that the matter requires consideration by the second respondent.

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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WP No. 11358 of 2026

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In view of the limited relief sought in this writ petition, without going

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into the merits of the case, the second respondent is directed to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 18.11.2025 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of two(2) months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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