The State of Tamil Nadu v. P. Madhavan
Case brief
What is this about?
Writ Appeal (W.A.) — compassionate appointment — death in harness — minor applicant — belated application rejected — Tamil Nadu Civil Services (Appointment on Compassionate Grounds) Rules, 2023 — application by minor kept pending till majority — prospective effect of 2023 Rules — model employer — sympathetic consideration — indigent family — eldest son — younger minor siblings — modification of Single Judge's positive direction — consideration on merits within eight weeks — Clause 15 Letters Patent — High Court of Judicature at Madras.
What did the court decide?
The order of the Writ Court was slightly modified: the appellant Department was directed to consider the respondent's application for compassionate appointment and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, taking into account the indigent circumstances of the deceased's family and the observations of the learned Judge and of this Court, within eight weeks from receipt of a copy of the order. No order as to costs; C.M.P.No.27730 of 2025 closed.