K.Lakshmi v. The District Collector
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :11.02.2026
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY W.P.(MD)No.3742 of 2026 K.Lakshmi ... Petitioner Vs
1. The District Collector, Office of the Collectorate, Ramanathapuram..
2. The Executive Engineer,, Office of the Executive Engineer, Tangedco, Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram District..
3. The Asst.Executive Engineer(Distribution),, Office of the Asst. Executive Engineer, Tangedco, Mudukulathur, Ramanathapuram District..
4. The Asst.Engineer(Distribution),, Office of the Asst. Engineer, Tangedco, Kadaladi, Ramanathapuram 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 pay the compensation amount for the death of petitioners husband due to electrocution on 01.09.2025.
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For Petitioners :Mr.D.Senthil For Respondent :Mrs.K.Malathi for Addl. Government Pleader Mr.S.Deenadayalan for R2 to R4
O R D E R
This writ petition has been filed seeking a direction to respondents to pay the compensation amount for the death of petitioner's husband due to electrocution on 01.09.2025.
2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner, the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the 1st respondent and the learned counsel for the respondents 2 to 4. By consent of both sides, the writ petition itself is taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission itself.
3. The petitioner submitted a representation on 01.09.2025 claiming compensation for the death of her husband due to electrocution. However, no action has been taken on the said representation. Hence, the present writ petition has been filed.
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4. Learned Additional Government Pleader and the learned standing counsel, appearing for the respondents, submit that within a time stipulated by this Court, the representation would be considered.
5. In view of the above submissions, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, this writ petition is disposed of with a direction to the 2nd respondent to consider the petitioner's representation and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. There shall be no order as to costs.
11.02.2026 NCC :Yes/No Index :Yes/No RR To
1. The District Collector, Office of the Collectorate, Ramanathapuram..
2. The Executive Engineer,, Office of the Executive Engineer, Tangedco, Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram District..
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KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J.
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