A.Padmavathi v. Principal secretary to Government
Writ Petition (Article 226) – Mandamus – Consideration of representation – Terminal benefits and compassionate appointment
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court, P.T. Asha J., WP No. 8458 of 2026, decided 04-03-2026: time-bound mandamus under Article 226 of the Constitution directing the Commissioner, Greater Chennai Corporation (second respondent) to consider a widow's representation dated 08.12.2025 for disbursement of terminal benefits and compassionate appointment of her daughter, following regularisation of the services of her deceased husband Adhikesavan (street light electrician, died 14.06.2023) by G.O.(D).No.609, Municipal Administration and Water Supply (MC3) Department, dated 17.10.2025, passed pursuant to this Court's order dated 27.11.2023 in W.P.No.4924 of 2020; substantive entitlement left open for decision by the authority on merits after hearing all parties; three-week timeline fixed; writ petition disposed of, no costs; no precedent cited; no monetary quantum adjudicated.
What did the court decide?
Direction to the second respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 08.12.2025, if not considered earlier, and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, after affording an opportunity of hearing to all the parties concerned, within three weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of the order; writ petition disposed of without costs.