Lakhsmi K v. The Commissioner
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 20.02.2026
CORAM:
THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M. DHANDAPANI Lakshmi K ... Petitioner Vs 1.THE COMMISSIONER, corporation of Chennai, Rippon Building, Chennai 600 003 2.The Assistant Commissioner (GA and P), General Department, Greater Chennai City Corporation, Rippon Building, Chennai 600 003 ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue Writ of Mandamus directing the first respondent herein to consider the petitioner's representation dated 28.10.2025 regarding Family pension and terminal benefits in the light the orders passed by the first respondent herein in GO(D) No.609 Municipal Administration and water supplies (MC 3) Department dated 17.10.2025 with all consequential service and monetary benefits within a time frame.
For petitioner : M/s.G.Bala and Daisy For Respondents : Mr.S.Gopinathan
ORDER
This Writ Petition has been filed praying for direction to the first
respondent herein to consider the petitioner's representation dated 28.10.2025 regarding Family pension and terminal benefits in the light the orders passed by the first respondent herein in GO(D) No.609 Municipal Administration and water supplies (MC 3) Department dated 17.10.2025 with all consequential service and monetary benefits within a time frame.
2. Though very many grounds have been raised in this writ petition, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submits that, it would suffice, if this Court issues a direction to the 1st respondent to consider and dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 28.10.2025, on merits and in accordance with law, within a time frame that may be fixed by this Court.
3. In view of the limited request sought for by the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, this Court, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, directs the 1st respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 28.10.2025, on merits and in accordance with law and pass appropriate orders, within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after affording an opportunity of personal hearing to the petitioner.
4. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 20.02.2026 Index :Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order : Yes/No lok
M. DHANDAPANI, J.
lok To 1.THE COMMISSIONER, corporation of Chennai, Rippon Building, Chennai 600 003 2.The Assistant Commissioner (GA and P), General Department, Greater Chennai City Corporation, Rippon Building, Chennai 600 003 20.02.2026