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Pandimeena P v. The State Of Tamil Nadu

2022-04-12Honourable Mr Justice Abdul Quddhose2 pages

W.P.(MD)No.6157 of 2022 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 12.04.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE W.P.(MD)No.6157 of 2022 P.Pandimeena ... Petitioner vs.

1.The State of Tamil Nadu, represented by its Principal Secretary to Government, Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Secretariat, Fort St.George, Chennai - 9.

2.The State of Tamil Nadu, represented by its Deputy Secretary to Government, Energy (A2) Department, Secretariat, Fort St.George, Chennai - 9.

3.The District Collector, District Collectorate,Ramanathapuram - 625 020. ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to pass orders on the petitioner's application, dated 16.11.2021 for the grant of Chief Minister's Relief Fund on account of death of the petitioner's husband due to electrocution.

For Petitioner :Mr.F.Deepak For Respondents :Mr.D.Sasikumar Additional Government Pleader

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed for a Mandamus seeking for a direction to the respondents to pass orders on the petitioner's representation, dated 16.11.2021 seeking for ex gratia amount under the Chief Minister's Relief Fund on account of death of the petitioner's husband due to electrocution within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

2.The petitioner claims that her husband, Mr.Pandiyarajan, died due to electrocution. According to her, she is entitled for ex gratia amount from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund on account of death of her husband. She has given a representation on 16.11.2021 for the said purpose. Since the said application has not been considered till date, she has filed this Writ Petition. 3.Heard Mr.F.Deepak, learned Counsel for the petitioner and Mr.D.Sasikumar, learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents.

4.The petitioner has filed documents/proceedings pertaining to her application seeking for ex gratia amount on account of death of her husband due to electrocution.

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W.P.(MD)No.6157 of 2022 5.It is for the respondents to consider the same on merits and in accordance with law. No prejudice will be caused to the respondents, if the petitioner's application is considered on merits and in accordance with law after affording a fair hearing to the petitioner.

6.For the foregoing reasons, this Court directs the respondents to consider the petitioner's application, dated 16.11.2021 seeking ex gratia amount under the Chief Minister's Relief Fund on account of death of her husband, Mr.Pandiyarajan, as a result of electrocution and pass final orders on merits and in accordance with law after affording a fair hearing to the petitioner, within a period of three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

7.With the aforesaid directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CO) // True Copy // / /2022 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) cmr To 1.The Principal Secretary to Government, The State of Tamil Nadu, Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Secretariat, Fort St.George, Chennai - 9.

2.The Deputy Secretary to Government, The State of Tamil Nadu, Energy (A2) Department, Secretariat, Fort St.George, Chennai - 9.

3.The District Collector, District Collectorate, Ramanathapuram. - 625 020. +1 CC to M/s.F. DEEPAK, Advocate ( SR-18445[F] dated 13/04/2022 ) W.P.(MD)No.6157 of 2022 12.04.2022 RK(25/04/2022) 2P 5C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2/2