S.Muthulakshmi v. The State of Tamilnadu
Case brief
What is this about?
Petitioner sought writ for rehabilitation benefits under Manual Scavengers Act and SC/ST Act for her husband who died in manual scavenging. Court directed third respondent to consider representation and disburse due benefits.
What did the court decide?
Directed third respondent to consider petitioner's representation and disburse benefits due to her in accordance with law.
What the court decided
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W.P.(MD)No.7943 of 2020
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 04.09.2020 CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN
W.P.(MD)No.7943 of 2020
S.Muthulakshmi
... Petitioner
Vs.
1.The State of Tamil Nadu,
Rep.by it's Secretary,
Department of Adi-Dravidar and Tribal Welfare,
Secretariat, Chennai – 09.
- 2.The Director,
Department of Adi-Dravidar and Tribal Welfare,
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the third respondent is directed to consider the petitioner's representation and disburse rehabilitation benefits due to her.
Whether the petitioner is entitled to further reliefs under SC/ST Act beyond the compensation already received for her husband's death in manual scavenging.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
S.Muthulakshmi
- respondent
The State of Tamil Nadu
- respondent
The Director, Department of Adi-Dravidar and Tribal Welfare
- respondent
The District Collector, Madurai District
- respondent
The Inspector of Police, S.S.Colony Police Station
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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