Madras High CourtWP(MD)/20110/2014disposed of

S.Revathi, v. The Director,

2020-12-04Honourable Mr Justice S.M. Subramaniam2 pages

W.P.(MD).No.20110 of 2014 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 04.12.2020

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.M.SUBRAMANIAM W.P.(MD).No.20110 of 2014 S.Revathi ... Petitioner -Vs1.The Director, Narcotic and Drugs Control Bureau Head Office West Block, Wing No.5, Sector I, R.K.Puram, New Delhi 110 066.

2.The Regional Director, Narcotic and Drugs Control Bureau, Regional Directorate, Chennai Plot No.FD2, 2nd Main Road, 3rd Avenue Complex, Ayyapakkam, Chennai 600 207 ... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petitions filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 20.11.2014 and provide terminal benefits and other benefits of her husband and appoint the petitioner in the respondent office on the basis of compassionate appointment.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Venkatesan For Respondents : No appearance

ORDER

The relief sought for in the present writ petition is to direct the respondents to consider the representation of the writ petitioner, dated 20.11.2014 for providing appointment on compassionate grounds.

2.The petitioner states that her husband Late.M.Selvam was working with the respondent and died on 27.7.2014. The husband of the petitioner was working as Head Constable in Narcotic and Drugs Bureau. The petitioner submitted an application seeking appointment on compassionate ground on 20.11.2014. However, the case of the petitioner has not been considered and she has not received any reply from the respondents.

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W.P.(MD).No.20110 of 2014 3.This Court is of the considered opinion that based on the judgment of this Court in W.P(MD).No.20900 of 2015, dated 19.06.2019, the Government issued comprehensive guidelines regarding the appointment on compassionate ground in G.O.Ms.No.18, Labour and Employment Department, dated 23.01.2020. Thus, the respondents are directed to consider the case of the writ petitioner in the light of the Government Order issued in G.O.Ms.No.18 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of twelve(12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The writ petitioner is directed to submit a fresh application in the prescribed format along with all necessary documents. 4.With the above directions, the Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CS-III) // True Copy // / /2020 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) Rmk To 1.The Director, Narcotic and Drugs Control Bureau Head Office West Block, Wing No.5, Sector I, R.K.Puram, New Delhi 110 066.

2.The Regional Director, Narcotic and Drugs Control Bureau, Regional Directorate, Chennai Plot No.FD2, 2nd Main Road, 3rd Avenue Complex, Ayyapakkam, Chennai 600 207 +1 CC to M/s.R.VENKATESAN, Advocate ( SR-24512[F] dated 08/12/2020 ) W.P.(MD).No.20110 of 2014 04.12.2020 sj(CO) TR(18.12.2020) 2P 4C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2/2