G.Ramani Baskar Vs The District Education officer

respondents to expedite the proceedings in O.M.No. 0910/ A1/ 2024 dated 26.04.2024 relates to petitioner compassionate appointment for suitable Government employment.

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For Petitioner(s): Mr.B.Manimaran

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For Respondent(s): Ms.Mythreye Chandru, SGP for R.1 to R.3.

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ORDER

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This Writ Petition has been filed for the following reliefs:-

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“directing the 1st and 2nd respondents to expedite the proceedings in

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O.M.No. 0910/ Al/ 2024 dated 26.04.2024 relates to petitioner compassionate appointment for suitable Government employment.”

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Brief Facts:-

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The petitioner’s father was working as a Tamil Teacher in the 3rd respondent’s school. He died on 01.01.2019 while in service. The petitioner has completed X Standard and a Diploma in Textile Technology. On 29.12.2021, the petitioner had submitted a representation seeking appointment on compassionate grounds.

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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WP No. 13417 of 2026

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The petitioner’s main grievance is that, though the 1st respondent, by proceedings dated 08.03.2023, had directed the 2nd respondent to submit a report based on G.O. Ms. No. 33 dated 08.03.2023, the petitioner’s representation has not been disposed of to date. Hence, the present writ petition.

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The learned counsel for the respondents would submit that the deceased’s wife (the petitioner’s mother) is receiving a family pension and that the total annual income of the petitioner’s family exceeds Rs.4,00,000/-. Therefore, the petitioner’s family is not in indigent circumstances and the petitioner is not entitled to compassionate appointment.

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Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the records.

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Though the learned counsel for the respondents contended that the petitioner’s family is not in indigent circumstances on the ground that the petitioner’s mother is receiving a family pension and that the total income of the petitioner’s family exceeds Rs.4,00,000/- per annum, the Compassionate Appointment Rules clearly state that, while assessing indigent circumstances, family pension shall not be taken into consideration. The 1^st explanation to Rule

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3(3)(c) of the Tamil Nadu Civil Services (Appointment on Compassionate

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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WP No. 13417 of 2026

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Grounds) Rules, 2023. clearly sets out that the family pension of the deceased employee shall not be taken into consideration while deciding upon the request for compassionate appointment.

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In view of the above, the writ petition is allowed. The respondents 1 and 2 are directed to expedite the proceedings in O.M. No. 0910/Al/2024 dated 26.04.2024 relating to the petitioner’s claim for compassionate appointment to a suitable Government post and pass appropriate orders, by examining the indigent circumstances without taking into consideration the family pension. The said exercise shall be completed within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs.

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10-04-2026

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Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No

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SHR

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To

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