Sekhar.A v. The Chief Educational Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 06.08.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR A.Sekhar ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Chief Educational Officer, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District.

2.The District Educational Officer, Thucklay, Kanyakumari District.

3.The Head Master, Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Kadiapatanam, Manavalakurichi Post, Kanyakumari District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to disburse the death cum retirement benefits of the petitioner's wife Late M.C.Meena, demised on 17.04.2021 to the petitioner. For Petitioner : Mr.R.Mohanasundaram For Respondents : Mr.J.Ashok Additional Government Pleader 1/4

ORDER

The instant writ petition has been filed by the husband of the deceased Government Servant seeking a Mandamus, disbursing death cum retirement benefits of his wife, who had passed away on 17.04.2021.

2. The respondents have filed a counter contending that the petitioner has not produced the Legal Heir certificate from the competent authorities for disbursement of the terminal benefits.

3. In view of the above said facts, the respondent authorities are directed to disburse the terminal benefits as and when the petitioner submits the Legal Heir certificate from the competent authorities within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of legal heir certificate.

4. This petition stands allowed to the extent as stated above. There shall be no order as to costs.

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NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes BTR To 1.The Chief Educational Officer, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District.

2.The District Educational Officer, Thucklay, Kanyakumari District.

3.The Head Master, Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Kadiapatanam, Manavalakurichi Post, Kanyakumari District.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR, J.

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