M. Jansy Lourdu v. Union of India

ORDER The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a Writ of a Mandamus directing the 3rd respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 26.02.2026.

¶2The case of the petitioner is that she submitted a representation dated

26.02.2026 before the 3rd respondent seeking to disburse the salary arrears for 48 months due to the petitioners' deceased husband together with interest at 12 percent per annum and to facilitate settlement of EPF, EPS pension and EDLI benefits to the petitioner and to settle all terminal benefits including gratuity and other service benefits payable to the petitioner. However, the same has not yet been considered by the 3rd respondent. Challenging the inaction on the part of the 3rd respondent, the petitioner is before this Court. Page2 of 5

¶3Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Additional Government Pleader (P) appearing for the respondents.

¶4Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and the submissions made by the learned counsel appearing for both sides, this Court, without going into the merits of the case, directs the 3rd respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 26.02.2026 seeking disbursement of her husband's salary arrears and pass appropriate orders, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶5With the above direction, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 08-06-2026 Asi Page3 of 5 To

¶1The Chief Secretary, Union of India Government of Puducherry Puducherry 605 001

¶2The Secretary to Government (Agri) Government of Puducherry, Puducherry 605 001

¶3The Principal Perunthalaivar Kamaraj Krishi Vigyan Kendra kurumbapet, Puducherry

¶4The Assistant PF commissioner EPFO, Puducherry Page4 of 5

P.T.ASHA, J. Asi 08-06-2026 Page5 of 5

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 08-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA M. jansy Lourdu W/o Late Murugaiyan, Residing at No 10, Mariamman Koil Street, Gobalankadai, Puducherry 605 010 ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. Union of India Represented by its Chief Secretary, Government of Puducherry Puducherry 605 001 2. The Secretary to Government (Agri) Government of Puducherry, Puducherry 605 001 3. The Principal Perunthalaivar Kamaraj Krishi Vigyan Kendra kurumbapet, Puducherry 4. The Assistant PF commissioner EPFO, Puducherry ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: The Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking the issuance of a Writ of a Mandamus directing the 3rd respondent Page1 of 5 to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 26.02.2026 and to disburse the salary arrears for 48 months due to the petitioners deceased husband together with interest at 12 percent per annum and to facilitate settlement of EPF, EPS pension and EDLI benefits to the petitioner and to settle all terminal benefits including gratuity and other service benefits payable to the petitioner. For Petitioner(s): Mr. R.Saravanan For Respondent(s): M/s.Usha Additional Government Pleader (P)