M.Rathinavel v. Joint Commissioner

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED :24.07.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE Mr.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN M.Rathinavel ... Petitioner Vs.

1. Joint Commissioner, Municipal Administration, MRC Nagar, Raja Annamalai Puram, Chennai - 600028.

2. The Commissioner, Ariyalur Municipality, Ariyalur.

... Respondents Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 13.06.2025 for compassionate appointment within a stipulated period as fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Parthasarathy For Respondents : Mr.C.Selvaraj, Additional Government Pleader ***** 1/5

O R D E R

The instant writ petition has been filed with a prayer for issuing a Mandamus directing the second respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 13.06.2025 for compassionate appointment within a stipulated period as fixed by this Court.

2. Heard the learned counsel for both sides and perused the materials available on record.

3. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner's father, viz., one N.Murugananthan, was initially appointed as a Water Tank Watchman, and thereafter, his service was regularized on 31.08.1998, under the second respondent Municipality. During his service, he sustained a head injury and thereafter died on 19.08.2023. It is the contention of the learned counsel for the petitioner that after the demise of his father, the petitioner has given various representations, and subsequently, he sent a representation dated 13.06.2025, for compassionate appointment. Based on the petitioner's request, the District Collector has forwarded the said 2/5

representation to the second respondent and the second respondent is yet to pass orders upon the proposal sent by the District Collector.

4. At this juncture, the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents would submit that they will consider the petitioner's representation within a reasonable time.

5. In view of the above fair submission, without going to the merits of this Writ Petition, this Court deems it appropriate to direct the second respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 13.06.2025, and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

6. With the above directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

24.07.2025 kv Index : Yes/No Speaking order 3/5

To

1. The Joint Commissioner, Municipal Administration, MRC Nagar, Raja Annamalai Puram, Chennai - 600028.

2. The Commissioner, Ariyalur Municipality, Ariyalur.

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C.KUMARAPPAN, J.

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