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Dhanalakshmi v. The State Of Tamil Nadu

2025-07-21Honourable Mrs Justice S.Srimathy4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 21.07.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY Dhanalakshmi ... Petitioner Vs

1. The State of Tamil Nadu, Represented by Deputy Secretary to Government, Public (Political Pension Department), Secretariat, Chennai - 9.

2. The District Collector, Ramanathapuram District, Ramanathapuram..

3. The Special Deputy Collector, (Sa.Pa.Thi) Ramanathapuram District, Ramanathapuram.

... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to grant the freedom fighters family pension to the petitioner from the date of her application on 09.01.2023 with interest and to disburse the same within the period that may be stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.V.G.Vallarasu Chezhiyan For Respondents : Mr.K.S.Selva Ganesan Additional Government Pleader 1/4

ORDER

The present Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to grant the freedom fighters family pension to the petitioner from the date of her application on 09.01.2023 with interest and to disburse the same within the period that may be stipulated by this Court.

2. This Court without expressing any opinion on merits is directing the official respondent to consider the petitioner's representation, and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law, within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

3. With the above observations, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

21.07.2025 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes jbr 2/4

To:

1. The State of Tamil Nadu, Represented by Deputy Secretary to Government, Public (Political Pension Department), Secretariat, Chennai - 9.

2. The District Collector, Ramanathapuram District, Ramanathapuram..

3. The Special Deputy Collector, (Sa.Pa.Thi) Ramanathapuram District, Ramanathapuram.

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S.SRIMATHY , J.

jbr ORDER MADE IN DATED : 21.07.2025 4/4