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Krishnaveni.S v. State of Tamil Nadu

Madras HC7 Jun 2021WP(MD)/8999/2021

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What is this about?

Upon a petition seeking compassionate appointment for the petitioner following her husband's death, the Court directed the District Collector to consider the pending representation dated 22.07.2019 and pass appropriate orders within twelve weeks.

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Directed the District Collector to consider the petitioner's representation dated 22.07.2019 and pass appropriate orders within twelve weeks.

Krishnaveni.S Vs State of Tamil Nadu — Pension and Retirement Benefits | Madras HC (2021)

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W.P(MD)No.8999 of 2021

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED : 07.06.2021

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CORAM :

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THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE J.NISHA BANU

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W.P(MD)No.8999 of 2021 S.Krishnaveni ... Petitioner vs. 1)State of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Social Welfare & Nutritious Meal Programme, Fort St.George, Chennai-9.

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2)The Director of Social Welfare, Chepauk, Chennai-5. 3)The District Collector, Madurai District, Madurai.

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4)The Personal Persistent to District Collector, Noon Meal Scheme, Madurai District.

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5)The Commissioner, Madurai West Panchayat Union, Madurai District.

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... Respondents

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Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to provide compassionate appointment to the petitioner in the post of Noon Meal Organizer or any other suitable post in the Social Welfare Department or any other Department based on the representation given by the petitioner on 22.07.2019 within the time frame fixed by this Hon'ble Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.P.Pandiarajan For Respondents : Mr.P.Thilak Kumar Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu

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ORDER

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By consent, the writ petition itself is taken up for final disposal.

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2.This writ petition has been filed for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to provide compassionate appointment to the petitioner in the post of Noon Meal Organizer or any other suitable post in the Social Welfare Department or any other Department based on the representation given by the petitioner on 22.07.2019 within the time frame fixed by this Hon'ble Court.

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3.The learned counsel for the petitioner would state that the petitioner's husband was working as Noon Meal Organiser at Boothakudi Panchayat Union Primary School, Madurai West Panchayat Union, Madurai, and he met with an accident and died on 03.04.2014 leaving behind the petitioner/wife and his mother aged 79 years. Thereafter, the petitioner made an application for compassionate appointment before the 5^th respondent and the 5^th respondent sought for certain documents. It is the grievance of the petitioner that despite the submission of those documents, her application was not considered and hence, she made a representation to the 3^rd respondent through people grievance cell on 22.07.2019. Even thereafter, no order was passed. Hence, this writ petition.

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4.The learned Government counsel for the respondents would state that the 3^rd respondents will consider and pass orders on the petitioner's representation dated 22.07.2019 within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

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5.Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner as well as the learned Government counsel for the respondents.

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6.Considering the submissions made by the learned counsel for the petitioner as well as the respondents and without adverting to the merits of the case, the 3^rd respondents is directed to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 22.07.2019 and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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7.With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

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Assistant Registrar (P&A)

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// True Copy //

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/ /2021 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS)

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Note:In view of the present lock down owing to COVID-19 pandemic, a web copy of the order may be utilized for official purposes, but, ensuring that the copy of the order that is presented is the correct copy, shall be the responsibility of the Advocate/litigant concerned.

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1)The Principal Secretary, State of Tamil Nadu, Social Welfare & Nutritious Meal Programme, Fort St.George, Chennai-9.

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2)The Director of Social Welfare, Chepauk, Chennai-5.

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3)The District Collector, Madurai District, Madurai.

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4)The Personal Assistant to District Collector, Noon Meal Scheme, Madurai District.

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5)The Commissioner, Madurai West Panchayat Union, Madurai District.

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+1 CC to M/s.A.K.MANIKKAM, Advocate ( SR-18978[F] dated 08/06/2021 )

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W.P(MD)No.8999 of 2021 DATED : 07.06.2021

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KB(16.06.2021) 3P 7C

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