Tmt. E. Kuppulakshmi v. The District Educational

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 26.03.2021

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.MAHADEVAN E.Kuppulakshmi ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Educational Officer, Thiruvannamalai, Thiruvannamalai District.

2.The Headmaster, Government Higher Secondary School, Pudupalayam, Chengam Taluk, Thiruvannamalai District.

... Respondents Prayer:

Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to appoint the petitioner on compassionate grounds in any suitable post such as Aayah, Scavanger, Sweeper, Sanitary Worker, Cook or Kitchen Assistant befitting to her educational qualification by considering her application dated 15.05.2015 within a specified time limit that may be stipulated by this Honourable Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.S.Mani For Respondents : Mrs.V.Annalakshmi Government Advocate

O R D E R

The petitioner has filed this writ petition seeking direction to the respondents to appoint her on compassionate grounds in any suitable post by considering her application dated 15.05.2015. 2.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner's husband worked as Junior Assistant and died on 18.02.2013 while he was in service. The petitioner made representation dated 08.04.2015 to the first respondent seeking appointment on compassionate grounds. The said representation was returned on the ground that it was not sent through proper channel. Thereafter, the petitioner made representation dated 15.05.2015 to the first respondent through the second respondent, however, the same has not yet been considered.

3.The learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents submitted that the petitioner's representation is under consideration, however, the necessary documents are not available with the petitioner's representation.

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4.In view of the above, the petitioner is directed to send a copy of her representation dated 15.05.2015 by enclosing all the necessary documents, within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. On receipt of the same, the respondents shall consider the petitioner's representation and pass appropriate orders, within a period of eight weeks thereafter.

5.With the above direction, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

26.03.2021 pri Speaking Order/ Non Speaking Order Index: Yes/ No Internet: Yes/ No To 1.The District Educational Officer, Thiruvannamalai, Thiruvannamalai District.

2.The Headmaster, Government Higher Secondary School, Pudupalayam, Chengam Taluk, Thiruvannamalai District.

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R.MAHADEVAN,J.

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