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Chandra v. The District Collector,

2026-02-25Honourable Ms. Justice P.T. Asha4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 25-02-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA Chandra D/o.Late Munusamy, No.10, School Street, Kilithan Pattarai, katpadi, Vellore District.

..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The District Collector, Vellore District, Vellore 600 009.

2. The Thasildar, Katpadi Taluk, Vellore District.

..Respondent(s) 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 increase and provide State Government monthly relief assistance Rupees 1000/ - from to rupees 3,000 /- to the petitioner based on the representation 09/06/2022. For Petitioner(s):

Mr.T.Saravanan For Respondent(s):

Mr.Yogesh Kannadasan, SGP for R.1 & R2.

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed for the following reliefs:- "Mandamus to direct the respondents to increase and provide State Government monthly relief assistance Rupees 1,000/ - from to rupees 3,000 /- to the petitioner based on the representation 09/06/2022."

2. The petitioner's case is that she is fully eligible to receive monthly relief assistance of Rs. 3,000/- from the Government, as she is a blind person with 100% disability in her eyes. In this regard, she had submitted a representation dated 09.06.2022 to the respondents seeking enhancement of her monthly assistance from Rs. 1,000/- to Rs. 3,000/-. However, to date, the same has not been considered. Hence, the present Writ Petition.

3. Heard the learned counsel on either side.

4. Considering the limited prayer sought for by the petitioner and also taking note that the petitioner's representation dated 09.06.2022 has not been disposed of by the respondents to date, the Writ Petition is allowed. The respondents are directed to consider and pass orders on the petitioner's

representation dated 09.06.2022 on merits and in accordance with law within a period of 4 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. 25-02-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order SHR To

1. The District Collector, Vellore District, Vellore 600 009.

2. The Thasildar, Katpadi Taluk, Vellore District.

P.T.ASHA J.

SHR 25-02-2026