Rajeshwari v. Principal Secretary To Government,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 01-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA Rajeshwari ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. Principal Secretary to Government, Municipal Administration and Water Supplies Department, Fort St.George, Chennai 600 009.

2. The Commissioner, Greater Chennai Corporation, Rippon Buildings, Chennai.

3. The Zonal Officer, Zone XII, Greater Chennai City Corporation, Valasaravakkam, Chennai.

..Respondent(s) Prayer:

This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking writ of mandamus directing the 2nd respondent herein to consider the petitioner's representation dated 18/03/2026 regarding Family Pension and terminal benefits in the light the orders passed by the 1st respondent herein in G.O.(D).No.609 Municipal Administration and Water Supplies (MC 3) Department dated 17/10/2025 and consider the case of the petitioner for compassionate appointment due to the demise of her husband Lakshmanan. For Petitioner(s):

Mr. G.Bala and Daisy For Respondent(s):

Mr. K.Sathish Government Advocate

ORDER

This writ petition is filed for the following relief: "To direct the 2nd respondent herein to consider the petitioner's representation dated 18/03/2026 regarding Family Pension and terminal benefits in the light the orders passed by the 1st respondent herein in G.O.(D).No.609 Municipal Administration and Water Supplies (MC 3) Department dated 17/10/2025 and consider the case of the petitioner for compassionate appointment due to the demise of her husband Lakshmanan."

2. The petitioner's husband was working as a Sanitary Worker and died while in service during Covid - 19 pandemic on 23.01.2022. The petitioner had made an application dated 18.03.2026, seeking disbursement of terminal benefits and compassionate appointment. Since there is no response the petitioner is before this Court.

3. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and the fact that the petitioner's representation dated 18.03.2026 has not been considered till date, the 2nd respondent is directed to consider the same and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of 6 weeks from the date of

receipt of a copy of this order.

4. With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 01-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order KAN

To

1. Principal Secretary to Government, Municipal Administration and Water Supplies Department, Fort St.George, Chennai 600 009.

2. The Commissioner, Greater Chennai Corporation, Rippon Buildings, Chennai.

3. The Zonal Officer, Zone XII, Greater Chennai City Corporation, Valasaravakkam, Chennai.

P.T.ASHA, J.

KAN 01-06-2026