Authority: Madras High Court, Madurai Bench

Order Date: 31 August 2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioner: S. Murugan, employee of Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Ltd.
  • Respondent: Chairman, Employees Provident Fund Trust, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Ltd.
  • Petition filed under Article 226 seeking a writ of mandamus for withdrawal of Rs 5,24,000 from his PF account for his daughter's marriage scheduled on 13 September 2026.
  • Representation dated 20 July 2026 requesting partial PF withdrawal was allegedly not considered by the respondent.
  • Counsel for petitioner: Mr. B. Jeevan Moorthy; counsel for respondent: Mr. K. Ramaiah (Standing Counsel).

Final Outcome

  • The Court allowed the writ petition, directing the EPF Trust to pay the eligible PF amount to the petitioner within one week of receipt of a copy of this order.
  • No costs awarded.

Topics: Provident Fund, Writ of Mandamus