V.Jeeva v. the District Collector
Case brief
What is this about?
Petitioner sought compassionate appointment for her father's death. Respondents rejected the claim arguing she was married before his death. Court held marriage prior to death does not bar eligibility.
What did the court decide?
Impugned order dated 29.07.2013 set aside; respondent directed to re-consider claim within two months.
What the court decided
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 18.08.2017
CORAM
THE HON'BLE Mr. JUSTICE V.PARTHIBAN
W.P.No.7308 of 2014
V.Jeeva
... Petitioner
Vs.
1.The District Collector, Kancheepuram District, Kancheepuram.
2.The Commissioner,
Kundrathur Panchayat Union,
Padappai,
Kancheepuram District. ... Respondents
Prayer : Petition filed under Article 226 of The Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, to call for the records relating to the proceedings of the first respondent made in Na.Ka.No.11487/12/PA3, dated 29.07.2013, quash the same and consequently direct the first respondent to consider the petitioner for compassionate appointment.
For Petitioner : Mr.R.Jaikumar For Respondents: Mr.T.M.Pappiah, Special Government Pleader O R D E R
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether a married daughter is eligible for compassionate appointment despite marrying prior to the death of her father.
Whether the rejection order on the ground of pre-existing marriage can be sustained in law.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
V. Jeeva
- respondent
District Collector, Kancheepuram District
- respondent
Commissioner, Kundrathur Panchayat Union
Coram
Case details
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