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Rathinabai v. the Government of Tamil Nadu

Madras HC18 Nov 2024WP/33594/2024

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What is this about?

This petition sought a writ of mandamus directing the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly to sanction Legislators Family Pension for the petitioner for her husband, an MLC deceased in 1988, from the date of death. The court directed the respondent to consider the pending representation and pass final orders within eight weeks.

What did the court decide?

Direction to the 2nd respondent to consider the representation dated 02.08.2024 and pass final orders within eight weeks.

Rathinabai Vs the Government of Tamil Nadu — Pension and Retirement Benefits | Madras HC (2024)

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W.P.No.33594 of 2024

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED :18.11.2024

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE S.SOUNTHAR

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W.P No.33594 of 2024

Smt.Rathinabai

...Petitioner

Vs.

The Government of Tamil Nadu Rep. By its Chief Secretary, Secretariat, Fort.St.George, Chennai-600 009.

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The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, Rep. By its Secretary, Secretariat, Fort. St.George, Chennai-600 009.

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..Respondents

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PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of Indiafor issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2^nd respondent to consider the representation dated 02.08.2024 and to sanction Legislators Family Pension for MLC from the period from February 1988 onwards including accumulated arrears of pension till date payable to the petitioner.

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For Petitioner : Mr.S.Udaya Kumar For Respondents : Mr.V.Jeevagiridharan Additional Govt. Pleader

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W.P.No.33594 of 2024

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O R D E R

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The petitioner herein seeks a direction to 2^nd respondent to consider her

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representation dated 02.08.2024 seeking sanction of Legislators Family Pension for MLC for a period from February 1988 onwards.

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It is the case of the petitioner that her husband Mr.V.Venka, S/o. Veerasamy Reddy was a Member of Tamil Nadu Legislative Council from 1968 to 1974 and he died on 26.01.1988. Thereafter, the petitioner applied for family pension due to her and the same has not been considered till date. Finally, the petitioner submitted the instant representation on 02.08.2024 seeking sanction of family pension from the date of death her husband. The same has not been considered by the respondents. Hence, the petitioner is before this Court.

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3 . Mr..V.Jeevagiridharan, learned Additional Government Pleader, who

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is taking notice for the respondents, submits that the petitioner's representation is under consideration and will be disposed of within a time stipulated by this Court.

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In view of the same, without going into the merits of the claim made

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by the petitioner, the 2^nd respondent is directed to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 02.08.2024 and pass final orders on its' own merits within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order.

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With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs.

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18.11.2024

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Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes/No Speaking Order/Non-Speaking Order Neutral Citation Case : Yes/No nr

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The Chief Secretary, Secretariat, Fort.St.George, Chennai-600 009.

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The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, Rep. By its Secretary, Secretariat, Fort. St.George, Chennai-600 009.

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S.SOUNTHAR, J. nr

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