A Government pleader sought payment of professional fees for 233 cases conducted between 2010 and 2022. Holding the non-payment was not attributable to him, the Court allowed the writ petition and directed respondents to disburse eligible fees by 28.04.2026.
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WP No. 12209 of 2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 01-04-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA
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K.M.Boopathi Advocate S/o.Meingananam No.54, Congress House Road, Pudupet Gudiyatttam 632602, Vellore District.
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
..Respondent(s)
PRAYER : Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to consider the Petitioner’s Representation dated 18.02.2026 to sanction and pay the professional fees for 233 cases appeared on behalf of the Government Tamil Nadu in District Munsif Court and Sub Court, Gudiyattam from 2010 to 2022 for a total sum of Rs.13,98,000/- (Rupees Thirteen Lakhs and Ninety eight Thousand only) as per the official Memorandum issued by the Learned District Munsif, Gudiyattam in Dis.No. 74/2026 dated 28.01.2026 certifying 233 cases within a stipulated time.
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For Petitioner(s): Mr.K.A.Ravindran For Respondent(s): Mr.P.Balathandayutham, SGP
ORDER
The petition has been filed to direct the respondents to consider the Petitioner’s Representation dated 18.02.2026 to sanction and pay the professional fees for 233 cases appeared on behalf of the Government.
2.It is the case of the petitioner that he appeared for more than 234 cases from the year 2010 to 2022 as a Pleader for Government cases and was not paid the legal fees. Though the petitioner made representation before the first respondent, he was not paid till date. Therefore, the petitioner is before this Court.
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6.For reporting compliance, post the matter on 28.04.2026.
01-04-2026
Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No ssa
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P.T.ASHA, J.
ssa
To
1.The Collector, Vellore District The State of Tamilnadu Collectorate Office, Sathuvachari Vellore and District.
2.The Tasildar Gudiyattam Taluk Gudiyattam 632602, Vellore District.
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the petitioner, a Government pleader who appeared in 233 cases from 2010 to 2022 without payment, is entitled to a mandamus directing sanction and payment of his professional fees.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
K.M. Boopathi Advocate S/o. Meingananam
The State of Tamilnadu - Rep by The Collector, Vellore District
The Tahsildar, Gudiyattam Taluk
P.T. Asha
As recorded by the court registry
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