M.Shanthi v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 25.11.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN M.Shanthi ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, O/o. District Collector, Theni District.

2.The Special Tahsildar, Social Production Scheme, Periyakulam Taluk, Theni District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents herein to immediately implement and release the widow pension due to the petitioner herein with the effect from the proceedings of the second respondent in TN9525A20231269386 dated 09.11.2023 with arrears considering the petitioner's representation dated 24.07.2025. 1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.V.Meenakshi Sundaram For Respondents : Mr.R.Ragavendran Government Advocate

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2.The writ petitioner's husband passed away on 12.02.2023. The jurisdictional Tahsildar had already issued what is known as "widow certificate" in her favour. Further, proceedings dated 09.11.2023 were issued for crediting the monthly pension in the petitioner's bank account. The grievance of the petitioner is that, even though full two years have elapsed since then, she has not been disbursed with the widow pension. 3.When the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned Government Advocate, on instructions, submitted that the widow pension payable to the petitioner will be disbursed from next month onwards and the arrears will be credited to the petitioner's account within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 2/4

4.This Writ Petition is allowed accordingly. No costs. 25.11.2025 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No MGA To 1.The District Collector, O/o. District Collector, Theni District.

2.The Special Tahsildar, Social Production Scheme, Periyakulam Taluk, Theni District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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