Madras High CourtWP(MD)/4912/2024disposed of

Kabibath Nisha v. The District Collector

2024-03-04Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 04.03.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Kabibath Nisha ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, O/o. The District Collector, Madurai District.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, O/o.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Melur, Madurai District.

3.The Thasildar, O/o.The Tahsildar, Madurai South Taluk, Madurai District.

4.The Inspector of Police, O/o. The Inspector of Police, Nagamalai Pudukottai Police Station, Madurai District.

5.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Madurai.

(R.5 is suo motu impleaded vide order of this Court dated 04.03.2024) ... Respondents 1/4

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 provide relief under the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Public Relief Fund to the petitioner by considering the petitioner's representation dated 07.01.2019.

For Petitioner : Mr.SMA.Jinnah For Respondents : Mr.D.Gandhi Raj Special Government Pleader

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2. The petitioner's husband passed away in an accident on 17.12.2018. In this regard, Crime No.675 of 2018 was registered on the file of Nagamalai Pudukottai Police Station. The petitioner wants payment of exgratia for the aforesaid occurrence under the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Public Relief Fund. The petitioner has already given a representation in this regard before the first respondent. The petitioner is directed to submit a fresh representation by enclosing a copy of this order before the fifth respondent. On receipt thereof, the fifth respondent shall take all possible steps as per law. I consciously refrain from issuing 2/4

any positive direction but if the petitioner is entitled to exgratia, the same will be disbursed to her as expeditiously as possible.

3. With direction to the fifth respondent, this writ petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 04.03.2024 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No MGA To 1.The District Collector, O/o. The District Collector, Madurai District.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, O/o.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Melur, Madurai District.

3.The Thasildar, O/o.The Tahsildar, Madurai South Taluk, Madurai District.

4.The Inspector of Police, O/o. The Inspector of Police, Nagamalai Pudukottai Police Station, Madurai District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

MGA 5.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Madurai.

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