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R.Rafia Begum v. The Secretary

2023-07-06Honourable Mr Justice N. Sathish Kumar4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 06.07.2023

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.SATHISH KUMAR WP.No.19870 of 2023 R.Rafia Begum ... Petitioner Vs The Secretary, Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board, Kamarajar Salai, Chennai - 05.

... Respondent Prayer:- Writ Petition filed, under the Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to dispose of the representation of the petitioner dated 19.10.2022. For Petitioner : Mr.A.Mazar For Respondent : Mr.S.Karthikeyan Standing Counsel for the respondent

ORDER

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This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondent to dispose of the representation of the petitioner dated 19.10.2022.

2. The case of the petitioner is that though the husband of the petitioner was not permitted to retire from service on the ground of certain charges, before charge proceedings culminated into Order, he passed away. Therefore, charges against the husband of the petitioner has been abated. Hence, the petitioner gave a representation to the respondent seeking terminal benefits of her husband. As the same has not been considered by the respondent, the petitioner has filed the present Writ Petition.

3. The learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondent submitted that the petitioner has not submitted her representation along with documents and if the petitioner gives a fresh representation along with relevant documents, the same shall be considered by the respondent.

4. In such view of the matter, the petitioner is directed to give a 2/4

fresh representation to the respondent along with relevant documents within a period of fifteen days from the date of receipt of a copy of this Order and on receipt of the same, the respondent shall pass Order on the same on merits within a period of two months thereafter.

5. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

06.07.2023 Index:Yes/No vrc To, The Secretary, Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board, Kamarajar Salai, Chennai - 05.

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N.SATHISH KUMAR, J.

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