In a writ petition under Article 226, the Madurai Bench directed the Second Respondent to dispose of the Petitioner's representation regarding death benefits for her deceased son within eight weeks, while reserving the merits of the case.
Second Respondent directed to dispose of representation dated 05.05.2023 on merits within eight weeks.
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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED : 02.08.2024
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN
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Nallammal
... Petitioner
Vs.
Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the Respondents 1, 2 and 5 to provide the Relief amount to the Petitioner for the Petitioner's son namely Late.Baskaran, he was worked as District Manager, TASMAC, Theni while he was on duty, who died due to the Corana Epidemic as per the
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G.O.Ms.No.403 (Revenue and Disaster Management Department) Disaster Management Wing, D.M.I (1) Section dated 05.08.2020, on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 05.05.2023 within a time frame to be stipulated by this Court.
For Petitioner : Mr.P.Krishnasamy For Respondents : Mr.D.Sasikumar, Addl. Government Pleader.
ORDER
Heard the learned counsel on either side.
2.The petitioner's son passed away during Covid pandemic. The
petitioner wants ex gratia to be paid to her in that connection. The petitioner
has given representation before the second respondent. It is for the second respondent to take a call in the matter.
3.The second respondent is directed to dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 05.05.2023 on merits and in accordance with law and pass final order within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. I make it clear that I have not gone into the merits of the matter.
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4.The writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs.
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether the second respondent (District Collector) is directed to dispose of the petitioner's representation on merits within eight weeks.
The scope of ex grata relief payable to the petitioner for her deceased husband's service.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
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