S. Vaduvammal v. The Superintending Engineer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 20.01.2025

CORAM:

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR S.Vaduvammal ... Petitioner Vs.

The Superintending Engineer, TANGEDCO, No.1, Vallam Road, Thanjavur - 7.

... Respondent Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondent to issue the family pension along with arrears to the petitioner for the service rendered by the petitioner's husband in the respondent office by considering the petitioner's representation dated 17.03.2021.

For Petitioner : Mr.G.Karnan For Respondent : Mr.B.Ramanathan Standing Counsel 1/4

ORDER

The instant writ petition has been filed by the wife of an employee of the respondent corporation seeking a mandamus for disbursing family pension along with arrears for the services rendered by her husband.

2. The respondent authorities have passed an order on 03.12.2024 rejecting the request of the petitioner on the ground that the petitioner is already receiving family pension for the death of her son. In such circumstances, the question of issuing a mandamus would not arise. The writ petition stands disposed of with the liberty to the petitioner to challenge the order dated 03.12.2024 passed by the respondent herein. No costs.

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To The Superintending Engineer, TANGEDCO, No.1, Vallam Road, Thanjavur - 7.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR , J.

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