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Mrs.K.Noorul Hathija v. The Government of Tamilnadu

Madras HC11 Mar 2026WP/9560/2026

Case brief

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What is this about?

Compassionate appointment; death vacancy; Gardener; Dr.Zakir Husain College, Ilayangudi; approval pending with Commissioner of Collegiate Education; Regional Joint Director of Collegiate Education, Madurai; writ of mandamus under Article 226; direction to consider application within six weeks; disposed without costs; High Court of Judicature at Madras; Justice P.T. Asha; WP No. 9560 of 2026; decision dated 11-03-2026.

What did the court decide?

Direction to the second respondent (Commissioner of Collegiate Education) to consider the petitioner's application on merits and in accordance with law and pass appropriate orders within six weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; writ petition disposed of, no costs. ¶33

Mrs.K.Noorul Hathija Vs The Government of Tamilnadu — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

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WP No. 9560 of 2026

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 11-03-2026

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CORAM

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THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA

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WP No. 9560 of 2026

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Mrs.K.Noorul Hathija W/o.Late.Yaser Arafath No.108, soukathali street, Pudhur,Ilayangudi.

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..Petitioner(s)

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The Government of Tamilnadu Rep by the principal secretary Higher Education Department Fort St.George, Chennai-600 009.

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The Commissioner of Collegiate Education I.A.S.E.Campus 577, Anna salai Saidapet, Chennai-600 015.

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The Regional Joint Director of Collegiate Education, Madurai Region,Madurai.

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The Secretary-cum-Correspondent, Dr.Zakir Husain College, Ilayangudi.

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..Respondent(s)

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PRAYER : Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to approve petitioner’s appointment as Gardener in the sanctioned death vacancy of Mr.Yazer Arafath in the 4th respondent college w.e.f.1.7.2024 on compassionate grounds in accordance with law, within a time frame.

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For Petitioner(s): Mr.E.Martin Jaya Kumar For Respondent(s): Mr.Tibbu Sultan, GA

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ORDER

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The writ petition has been filed for the following relief:

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“ directing the respondents to approve petitioner’s appointment as Gardener in the sanctioned death vacancy of Mr.Yazer Arafath in the 4th respondent college w.e.f.1.7.2024 on compassionate grounds in accordance with law, within a time frame.”

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2.It is the case of the petitioner that she is the wife of the late Mr.Yaser

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Arafath, who was employed as a Gardener in the 4^th respondent college. The petitioner’s husband died in harness on 07.10.2023, leaving behind the petitioner and daughter.

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2.1.Due to financial hardship, she submitted an application for compassionate appointment to the 4^th respondent along with the necessary documents. After verification, the 4^th respondent appointed the petitioner as Gardener on compassionate grounds on 01.07.2024 and forwarded the proposal to the 3^rd respondent for approval. The 3^rd respondent, by a communication dated 26.07.2024, stated that the competent authority for approval is the 2^nd respondent. Thereafter, the proposal was forwarded to the 2^nd respondent on 28.10.2024. However, there is no response till date, aggrieved by which, the

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petitioner is before this Court.

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3.Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials

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available on record.

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4.Considering the relief now sought for by the learned counsel for the petitioner, this Court, without going into the merits of the case, directs the second respondent to consider the petitioner's application, on merits and in accordance with law and to pass appropriate orders, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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Accordingly, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs.

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11-03-2026

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

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WP No. 9560 of 2026

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To 1.The Principal Secretary, The Government of Tamilnadu Higher Education Department Fort St.George, Chennai-600 009. 2.The Commissioner of Collegiate Education I.A.S.E.Campus 577, Anna salai Saidapet, Chennai-600 015.

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P.T.ASHA, J.

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ssa

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3.The Regional Joint Director of Collegiate Education, Madurai Region,Madurai.

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4.The Secretary-cum-Correspondent, Dr.Zakir Husain College, Ilayangudi.

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WP No. 9560 of 2026

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11-03-2026