Madras High CourtWP/29190/2019disposed of

P.Rajeswari v. The State Of Tamil Nadu,

2019-10-14Honourable Mr Justice M.Dhandapani3 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 14.10.2019

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI W.P.No.29190 of 2019 P.Rajeswari ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The State of Tamil Nadu Rep by its Secretary to Government, Finance Pay Cell Department, Fort St.George, Chennai-9 2.The Director of Pension, The Directorate of Pension, Nandanam, Chennai-35 3.The Accountant General, (Accounts & Entitlements) Annasalai, Nandanam, Chennai-18 4.The Director of Elementary Education, DPI Compound, College Road, Chennai-6 ... Respondents Prayer:- Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to sanction family pension and other benefits as Petitioner's deceased husband had received pension during his life time, from the state Government, up to 14.07.2013 by considering her representation dated 31.10.2018, with all benefits. For Petitioner : Mr.V.Ravikumar For R1 & R2 : Mrs.R.Janaki, Additional Government Pleader For R4 : Mr.C.Munusamy, Special Government Pleader(Education)

O R D E R

By consent, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

2.The case of the petitioner is that the petitioner is the wife of one, Palanimuthu, an Ex-serviceman, who retired from service as Secondary Grade Teacher in the year 2012. Thereafter he died on 14.07.2013. Being a legal heir of the said Palanisamy, the petitioner made representation dated 31.10.2018 to the respondents requesting to sanction family pension, but till date the same has not been considered. Hence, the petitioner has filed the present petition.

3.Heard both sides.

4.The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that it would suffice, if a direction is issued to the respondents to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 31.10.2018 and pass orders, within a stipulated time fixed by this Court.

5.Though the petitioner has sought for a larger relief, this Court without going into the merits of the case, directs the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 31.10.2018 and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order.

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

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CS) //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar lok To 1.The Secretary to Government, The State of Tamil Nadu, Finance Pay Cell Department, Fort St.George, Chennai-9 2.The Director of Pension, The Directorate of Pension, Nandanam, Chennai-35 3.The Accountant General, (Accounts & Entitlements) Annasalai, Nandanam, Chennai-18

4.The Director of Elementary Education, DPI Compound, College Road, Chennai-6 +1cc to Mr.V.Ravikumar , Advocate SR.No. 85655 +1 cc to Government Pleader Sr.No. 86080,86058 W.P.No.29190 of 2019 A.SK(21/11/2019)