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Devi Meenakshi v. The Principal Secretary to Government of Tamil Nadu

Madras HC4 Jun 2025WP(MD)/14993/2025

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What is this about?

Writ petition seeking victim compensation for the accidental drowning death of the petitioner's husband. The court held that dropping the FIR did not disentitle her, directed the District Collector to consider her representation under G.O.No.268 within twelve weeks, and allowed the writ petition.

What did the court decide?

Direction to second respondent to consider representation dated 30.10.2023 in light of G.O.No.268 and grant victim compensation within 12 weeks.

Devi Meenakshi Vs The Principal Secretary to… — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2025)

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W.P(MD)No.14993 of 2025

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED : 04.06.2025

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY

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W.P(MD)No.14993 of 2025

Devi Meenakshi

... Petitioner

Vs.

1.The Principal Secretary to Government of Tamil Nadu,

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Department of Revenue and Disaster Management, Secretariat,

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Chennai.

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2.The District Collector,

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Madurai.

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3.The Superintendent of Police, Madurai.

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4.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Melur,

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Madurai.

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5.The Inspector of Police, Melur Police Station, Madurai District. ... Respondents

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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 and 2 to provide victim compensation to the petitioner by considering her representation dated 30.10.2023.

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For Petitioner : Mr.P.Ganapathi Subramanian For Respondent : Mr.M.Lingadurai - for R1 and R2 Special Government Pleader Mr.M.Aasha - for R3 to R5 Government Advocate

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ORDER

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This Writ Petition is filed seeking Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 and 2 to provide victim compensation to the petitioner by considering her representation dated 30.10.2023.

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Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that when the petitioner's husband went to fetch drinking water, accidentally he fell in the Lake and died. A FIR in Crime No.648 of 2022 was registered. He seeks victim compensation for the death of her husband as per G.O.No.268, Revenue and Disaster Management Department, dated 18.08.2017. The petitioner has made a representation to the second respondent dated 30.10.2023. Since the same was not considered, the present Writ Petition came to be filed.

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Learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents 1

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and 2 would submit that the FIR in Crime No.648 of 2022 has been dropped, after investigation.

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Eventhough, the FIR has been dropped after investigation, the fact remains that the petitioner's husband died in the Lake by drowning and therefore, the petitioner is entitled to compensation. In case of any such acident, the petitioner is entitled to compensation as per G.O.No.268, Revenue and Disaster Management Department, dated 18.08.2017. In fact, the Government has also passed subsequent orders increasing the victim compensation.

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In view of the above, the second respondent is directed to consider the petitioner's representation dated 30.10.2023 in the light of the G.O.No.268, Revenue and Disaster Management Department, dated 18.08.2017 and any other subsequent G.O., passed by the Government and grant victim compensation to the petitioner for the death of her husband. The said exercise shall be completed within a period of twelve(12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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With this direction, this Writ Petition is allowed. No costs.

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04.06.2025

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NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No

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S.SRIMATHY, J.

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1.The Principal Secretary to Government of Tamil Nadu, Department of Revenue and Disaster Management, Secretariat, Chennai.

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2.The District Collector, Madurai.

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3.The Superintendent of Police, Madurai.

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4.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Melur, Madurai.

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5.The Inspector of Police, Melur Police Station, Madurai District.

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Devi Meenakshi v. The Principal Secretary to Government of Tamil Nadu

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