Pavathal v. The Principal Secretary To Government

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 21.04.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI Pavathal W/o. Late Moorthi, No.19/22 Masimalai Street, Kaveri Road, Veerappan Chatram, Erode District.

... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Principal Secretary To Government Home (Police -VI) Department, Secretariat, Chennai-600 009.

2. The District Collector District Collectorate, Erode District -638 011.

3. The Superintendent of Police Office of the Superintendent of Police, Erode District -638 011.

4. The District Treasury Officer District Treasury Office, Erode District -638 011.

... Respondent Prayer:

Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the 3rd and 4th Respondents to draw and release an ex-gratia compensation of Rs.15,00,000/- 1/4

(Rupees Fifteen Lakhs Only) and to disburse the same to the petitioners within a time frame to be fixed by this Hon'ble Court based on petitioner's representation dated 08.01.2026 For Petitioner : Ms.P.Neelavathi For Respondent : Mr.V.Meghanathan for R1 & R3 Government Advocate (Crl. Side) Mr.A.Selvendran for R2 & R4 Special Government Pleader

O R D E R

The matter is today listed under the caption 'for reporting compliance'.

2.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the respondent paid the amount to the petitioner. 3.In view of the above, no further order is necessary. 21.04.2026 pri Index: Yes/ No Speaking Order: Yes/ No NCC: Yes/ No 2/4

To

1. The Principal Secretary To Government Home (Police -VI) Department, Secretariat, Chennai-600 009.

2. The District Collector District Collectorate, Erode District -638 011.

3. The Superintendent of Police Office of the Superintendent of Police, Erode District -638 011.

4. The District Treasury Officer District Treasury Office, Erode District -638 011.

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M.DHANDAPANI,J.

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