Madras High CourtWP(MD)/199/2026disposed of

R.Retna Shini Khan v. The Senior Record Officer,

2026-01-07Honourable Mr Justice Krishnan Ramasamy4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Date : 07/01/2026

CORAM

The Hon`ble Mr.Justice KRISHNAN RAMASAMY R.Retna Shini Khan ... Petitioner Vs

1. The Senior Record Officer, The Topkhana Abhilekh, Artillery Records, Pin 908 802 C/o 56 Apo.

2. The Joint Director, Zilla Sainik, Welfare Office, Railway Beeder Road, Kottar, Nagercoil 2, Kanyakumari District.

3. The Manager, Dakshin Bharat Canteen (No.4094) (Extern Counter Thukalay of Gpc Thirunelveli), Golden Palim Canteen, Extension Counter, Thuckalay 629 175.

4. The Medical Officer, Echs Poly Clinic, Ground Floor, Ponjesly Super Speciality Hospital Complex, Kaliyankadu, Erachankulam Road, Parvathipuram, Nagercoil 3 ... Respondents 1/4

PRAYER :- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus seeking direction to directing the respondents to issue separate Military Canteen Card considering the petitioner's representation dated 02.12.2025. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Ramasamy

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed for a mandamus directing the respondents to issue separate Military Canteen Card considering the petitioner's representation dated 02.12.2025.

2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner.

3. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner has made a representation to the respondents on 02.12.2025 for issuance of separate Military Canteen Card as the petitioner is living separately along with her two children and the petitioner has also filed a domestic violence case against her husband and has also sought for maintenance and those cases are pending adjudication. In order to avail the medical facilities and the groceries from the Military Canteen, the 2/4

petitioner sought for separate card and hence, she preferred a representation. However, since the same has not been considered so far, the petitioner is before this Court.

4. Considering the said submission made, the writ petition is disposed of by directing the respondents to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 02.12.2025 and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law as expeditiously as possible, preferably within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs.

07.01.2026 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No RR 3/4

KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J RR

ORDER

IN WP(MD) No.199 of 2026 Date : 07.01.2026 4/4