R.Mithun v. The Superintendent
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 05.06.2025
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN R.Mithun ... Petitioner Vs.
1.
The Superintendent, Central Jail, Coimbatore - 641 018.
The Additional Director General of Police/ Inspector General of Prisons, Whannels Road, Egmore, Chennai - 600 008.
Deputy Inspector General of Prisons, Coimbatore Range, Gandhipuram, Coimbatore - 641 018.
... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, seeking for an issuance of writ of Mandamus, to direct the first respondent herein to appoint the petitioner on compassionate grounds to a suitable post, based on the petitioner's representation dated 17.02.2025. For Petitioner : Mr.S.P.Yuaraj For Respondents : Mr.G.Nanmaran Special Government Pleader for R1 to R3
ORDER
The instant writ petition has been filed to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 17.02.2025 seeking compassionate appointment.
Learned Counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner's father served as Second Grade Constable in the Central Prison, Coimbatore and while he was in service, he died on 15.09.2008. Thereafter, the petitioner has submitted an application seeking compassionate ground appointment on 30.08.2010. Since the petitioner was not considered for compassionate appointment for all these years, he has given representation on 17.02.2025.
At this Juncture, Mr.G.Nanmaran, learned Special Government Pleader who takes notice for the respondents 1 to 3 would invite the attention of this Court about the letter of the Prisons and Correctional Services Department dated 03.03.2023, wherein the petitioner's seniority for the appointment on compassionate ground was at Sl.No.60 and in the seniority list maintained by the District Collector, his seniority was at Sl.No.33. It is
the submission of the learned Special Government Pleader that as and when the petitioner reaches seniority, they would appoint him under compassionate grounds.
4.
Recording the above submission of the learned Special Government Pleader, the instant Writ Petition stands closed. No costs. 05.06.2025 veda Index:Yes/No Speaking order/Non-speaking order To 1.
The Superintendent, Central Jail, Coimbatore - 641 018.
The Additional Director General of Police/ Inspector General of Prisons, Whannels Road, Egmore, Chennai - 600 008.
Deputy Inspector General of Prisons, Coimbatore Range, Gandhipuram, Coimbatore - 641 018.
C.KUMARAPPAN, J.
veda 05.06.2025