Samson R K v. The Zonal Head Officer

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 20-02-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI and WMP No.42299 of 2025

1. Samson R K

2. M. Melvin Samuel (minor)

3. S. Marvin (minor) ..Petitioners Vs

1. The Zonal Head Officer Lic Southern Zonal Office 102, Anna Salai, Triplicane, Chennai 600 002,

2. The Branch Manager Lic, Thirunagar Branch No 3, Near Kalaivani Theater, Poonga Street, Thirunagar 625 006

3. Mohandoss ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd respondent to consider the 1st petitioner's representation dated 21.08.2025 and received by the 2nd respondent on 26.08.2025 and consequently disburse the proceeds of insurance Policy No 316748609 standing in the name of the petitioner's deceased wife, Mrs. M. Mercy in favour of the petitioners.

For Petitioners:

Mr.A.M. Packianathan Easter for M/s.Easter Legal For Respondents:

Mr.S.Chockalingam for R1 and R2 R3-No appearance

ORDER

The learned counsel for the petitioners seeks permission of this Court to withdraw this petition with liberty to file another writ petition. He has also made an endorsement to that effect.

2. In view of the above submission and endorsement made, this writ petition is dismissed as withdrawn with liberty to file another writ petition. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 20-02-2026 MRN

To

1. The Zonal Head Officer, LIC Southern Zonal Office, 102, Anna Salai, Triplicane, Chennai 600 002.

2. The Branch Manager, LIC, Thirunagar, Branch No.3, Near Kalaivani Theater, Poonga Street, Thirunagar 625 006

M.DHANDAPANI, J.

MRN WP No. 37849 of 2025 20-02-2026