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