R.Indra v. Tmt.M.Aruna Ias

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 15-12-2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE N. SATHISH KUMAR R.Indra Petitioner(s) Vs

1. Tmt.M.Aruna IAS The District Collector Nilgiri District.

2.Er.R.Chandrasekhar The Chief Engineer, Highways Department (Construction And Maintenance), Guindy, Chennai-25.

3.Mr.Kulandhairaj The Divisional Engineer, Highways Department (Construction And Maintenance) Nilgiris District.

4.Mr.Subrmanian The Assistant Engineer, Highways Department, Gudalur, Nilgiri District.

Contemnor(s) PRAYER Contempt Petition filed under Section 11 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, to punish the respondents for non-compliance of the order passed in W.P.No.20307 of 2023, dated 15.09.2023.

For Petitioner:

Mr.S.N.Ravichandran For Respondent(s):

Mr.M.Suresh Kumar Additional Advocate General assisted by Mr.P.Balathandayutham Special Government Pleader for R1 to R4

ORDER

This Contempt Petition has been filed alleging wilful disobedience of the orders of this Court, in W.P.No.20307 of 2023, dated 15.09.2023, directing the 3rd respondent to consider the application of the petitioner for compassionate appointment without referring to limitation and provide appointment to her in any suitable post.

2.Today, Mr.S.Kulandhairaju, Divisional Engineer, Highways Department, is present before this Court.

3.Learned Additional Advocate General appearing for the respondents 1 to 4, on instructions, would submit that, since the compassionate appointment is now governed by the new Rules, viz., Tamil Nadu Civil Services (Appointment on Compassionate Grounds) Rules, 2023, the petitioner's seniority is also renewed and whenever, vacancy arises, the petitioner will be accommodated and till such time, the petitioner will be given a temporary work in the office of

the 3rd respondent/Divisional Engineer, Highways Department, on all official working days, at a remuneration of Rs.18,000/- (Rupees Eighteen Thousand only) per month.

4.Recording the said statement, this Contempt Petition is closed for the present with a liberty to the petitioner to re-open the same, if there is any violation.

15-12-2025 mkn Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes To 1.The District Collector Nilgiri District.

2.The Chief Engineer, Highways Department (Construction And Maintenance), Guindy, Chennai-25.

3.The Divisional Engineer, Highways Department (Construction And Maintenance) Nilgiris District.

4.The Assistant Engineer, Highways Department, Gudalur, Nilgiri District.

N.SATHISH KUMAR J.

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