S.Santha v. the State of Tamil Nadu
Case brief
What is this about?
Writ of mandamus; Article 226 Constitution of India; enforcement/implementation of civil court decree; O.S. No.58 of 2007; Subordinate Court Chidambaram; decree dated 23.01.2019; decretal amounts with accrued interest; monthly pension from 01.06.1997; pension arrears; retirement/terminal benefits of Headmistress retired 31.05.1997; legal notice 23.01.2006; non-forwarding of pension papers by school Secretary (7th respondent); Directorate of Elementary Education directed to call for retirement papers; three-week and eight-week compliance timelines; reporting compliance 18.09.2026; disposed without costs; State of Tamil Nadu School Education Department; Cuddalore district education officials.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of with directions: the 5th respondent (Director, Directorate of Elementary Education) to call for the petitioner's retirement papers from the 7th respondent within three weeks of receipt of a copy of the order, and the entire process of payment of retirement benefits to be completed within eight weeks thereafter; matter to be posted under the caption 'for reporting compliance' on 18.09.2026; no costs awarded.