Authority: Madurai Bench of Madras High Court
Order Date: 07 July 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: K. Shanmugasundaram filed Writ Petition (W.P(MD) No.18813 of 2026) under Article 226 seeking mandamus against the Assistant PF Commissioner (first respondent) and the Vice President – Finance of Sundaram Industries Private Limited (second respondent).
- The petition seeks factual verification of physical service records supplied by Sundaram Industries, correction of a clerical error in the father's name in PF Account No. TN/MDU/197/A/1319, merger of 15 years of past service (01‑06‑1981 to 30‑04‑1996) with the current Pension Payment Order No. MD/MDU/00082957, and disbursement of revised monthly pension with accrued arrears and statutory interest.
- The petitioner submitted a detailed representation dated 11 July 2016 to the first respondent, which allegedly received no action, prompting the writ petition.
- Counsel for petitioner: Mr. M. Gurudas Singh; counsel for first respondent: Mr. I. Suthakaran (appearing on behalf of the Assistant PF Commissioner).
Final Outcome
- The Court, without expressing opinion on merits, disposes of the petition at the admission stage and directs the Assistant PF Commissioner to consider the petitioner’s 11‑July‑2016 representation, provide an adequate hearing to the petitioner (and any rival claimants), and pass appropriate orders on merits in accordance with law.
- The exercise must be completed as expeditiously as possible, preferably within six (6) weeks from receipt of a copy of this order.
- No costs are awarded to either party.
Topics: Pension, Provident Fund