Madras High CourtWP(MD)/22850/2016disposed of

O.Petchiammal v. The District Collector

2016-11-28Honourable Mr Justice V. Bharathidasan2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED:28.11.2016

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE V.BHARATHIDASAN Writ Petition(MD)No.22850 of 2016 O.Petchiammal ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, The District Collector Office, Madurai.

2.The Tahsildar, (Society Security Scheme), Thirumangalam Taluk, Madurai District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation, dated 08.11.2016 and sanction Old-Age Pension or Destitute Women Pension under Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNAOPS) in the light of G.O.(Ms)No.26 (Social Welfare and Nutritious Meal Programme (SW6(1) Department, dated 17.04.2015.

For Petitioner : Mr.P.Balamurugan For Respondents : Mr.J.Gunaseelan Muthaiah, Government Advocate

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate for the respondents.

2. The petitioner has filed this Writ Petition seeking for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation, dated 08.11.2016 and sanction Old-Age Pension or Destitute Women Pension under Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNAOPS) in the light of G.O.(Ms)No.26 (Social Welfare and Nutritious Meal Programme (SW6

(1) Department, dated 17.04.2015.

3. According to the petitioner, she is a Destitute Widow aged about 60 years and she is entitled for Old-Age Pension under the Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme. Hence, she has filed an application before the second respondent on 08.11.2016 and the above said application is pending with the second respondent without any disposal. Hence, she has filed this writ petition.

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4. In the above circumstances, taking into consideration of the fact that the petitioner is a destitute widow, the second respondent is directed to consider the petitioner's application, dated 08.11.2016, and pass orders on the same, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No Costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar (RTI) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To 1.The District Collector, The District Collector Office, Madurai.

2.The Tahsildar, (Society Security Scheme), Thirumangalam Taluk, Madurai District.

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