Vasanthi v. The Director
Mandamus – Article 226, Constitution of India – increment arrears and benefits of deceased government employee
Case brief
What is this about?
Vasanthi v. The Director, Directorate of Social Welfare and others, W.P.(MD)No.20271 of 2022, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Abdul Quddhose J., 22.09.2025 — writ of mandamus under Article 226 of the Constitution of India by widow of late Sakthivel (Junior Assistant who died after retirement) for forwarding of increment proposal and payment of arrears and all other benefits; representation dated 06.12.2021 unconsidered; no counter-affidavit filed; Court directed second respondent to pass final orders on merits within three months; petitioner to submit records; no opinion on merits; no costs.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of with a direction: the second respondent to pass final orders on merits and in accordance with law on the petitioner's representation dated 06.12.2021 (arrears and all other benefits for late Sakthivel) within three months from receipt of a copy of the order; petitioner to submit all relevant records; no opinion expressed on merits; no costs.