Madras High CourtWP(MD)/30165/2023disposed of

Devi v. The District Collector

2023-12-19Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 19.12.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Devi ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Collectorate, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Revenue Divisional Office, Ramnagar, Devakottai, Sivagangai District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Devakottai Town Police Station, Devakottai, Sivagangai District.

4.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Melur.

(R4 is suo motu impleaded by this Court vide order dated 19.12.2023) ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 2nd respondent to provide compensation for the death of the petitioner's son Nithishkumar, who met road accident under the Chief Minister Relief Fund, by considering the 1/4

petitioner's last representation dated 21.07.2023 within the time frame that may be fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.V.Saravanapandiyan For Respondents : Mr.K.Balasubramani Special Government Pleader for R1 & R2 : Mr.A.Albert James Government Advocate for R3

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2. The petitioner's son passed away in a road accident on 17.03.2022. In this regard, Crime No.49 of 2022 was registered on the file of the third respondent. The Government of Tamil Nadu has introduced a scheme for providing financial assistance in such cases. The petitioner as well as her husband lodged claim before the second respondent. Since the petitioner is a resident of Melur, the second respondent has written to the Revenue Divisional Officer, Melur for conducting enquiry and submitting the report. The impleaded respondent / Revenue Divisional Officer, Melur is directed to conclude enquiry and submit his report to the second respondent within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Based on the same, the second respondent will take a call. If the petitioner is entitled to, financial assistance shall be disbursed without any delay thereafter. If 2/4

according to the second respondent, there are some legal impediments, a speaking order shall be passed and a decision shall be communicated to the petitioner.

3. The Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 19.12.2023 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No rmi To 1.The District Collector, Collectorate, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Revenue Divisional Office, Ramnagar, Devakottai, Sivagangai District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Devakottai Town Police Station, Devakottai, Sivagangai District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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