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G.Mariappan v. The Director

2026-02-09Honourable Mr Justice M.Dhandapani5 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 09.02.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI G.Mariappan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Director, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, No.1, Panagal Maligai, Jones Road, Saidapet, Chennai-600 015.

2.The District Collector, Krishnagiri District. ....Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 15.12.2025 and to forthwith release all the pensionary and monetary benefits that the petitioner is entitled to.

For Petitioner :

Mr.Adithya Varadarajan For Respondents : Mr.P.Balathandayutham Special Government Pleader

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 15.12.2025 within a time frame fixed by this Court.

2. The case of the petitioner is that the petitioner made a representation on 15.12.2025 to disburse all the pensionary and monetary benefits, to which, the petitioner is entitled to. Since the same was not considered, the present writ petition has been filed.

3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioners would submit that it would suffice, if the second respondent is directed to dispose of the representation of the petitioner dated 15.12.2025 on merits and in accordance with law, within a specified period.

4. The learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents has no objection for such an order being passed by this Court.

5. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents.

6. In view of the limited request made by the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, this Court, without going into the merits of the case, directs the second respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 15.12.2025 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

7. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

09.02.2026 NCC: Yes / No Index : Yes / No Speaking Order : Yes / No ssb

To 1.The Director, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, No.1, Panagal Maligai, Jones Road, Saidapet, Chennai-600 015.

2.The District Collector, Krishnagiri District.

M.DHANDAPANI, J.

ssb 09.02.2026