B.Kavitha v. Principal Secretary to Government

ORDER

(1) The above writ petition is filed by the petitioner for a writ of mandamus to direct the 2nd respondent to consider the petitioner's representations dated 22.08.2022 and 08.12.2025 regarding family pension and terminal benefits in the light of the orders passed by the 1st respondent in G.O. [D].No.609, dated 17.10.2025 and to consider the case of the petitioner for compassionate appointment due to the death of her husband K.E.Balaji, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

(2) Mr.R.V.Dinesh Raj Kumar, learned Additional Government Pleader accepts notice on behalf of the 1st respondent and Mr.S.Gobinath, learned Standing counsel accepts notice on behalf of the respondents 2 and 3.

(3) With the consent of the learned counsels on either side, the writ petition is taken up for final disposal.

(4) The case of the petitioner in brief is that, the husband of the petitioner Mr.K.E.Balaji, Sanitary Worker, died in harness on 23.03.2022, during Covid-19 pandemic. Hence, the petitioner submitted a representation to the respondents on 02.08.2022 claiming the disbursement of the terminal Page3 of 5 benefits to her and also another representation on 18.12.2025, seeking compassionate appointment. Since the respondents have not passed any orders on the petitioner's representations, the petitioner is constrained to approach this Court by filing the above writ petition for the aforesaid relief.

(5) Heard both sides and perused the materials placed on record.

(6) Though the petitioner has prayed for a larger relief, this Court, considering the facts and circumstances of the case and without going into the merits of the petitioner's claim, directs the 2nd respondent to consider the representations of the petitioner dated 22.08.2022 and

08.12.2025, on merits and in accordance with law and pass appropriate orders within a period of two months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

(7) The writ petition is disposed of with the above direction. No costs. 02-04-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order AP Page4 of 5 To

¶1Principal secretary to Government Municipal Administration and Water supplies department, Fort St.George, Chennai 09

¶2The Commissioner Greater chennai corporation, Rippon Buildings, chennai

¶3The Zonal officer zone XII, Greater chennai city corporation, Valasaravakkam, Chennai Page5 of 5

P.T.ASHA, J. AP 02-04-2026

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 02-04-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA B.Kavitha W/o.Late K.E.Balaji, 38 No. 1/87 , Poonamallee High Road, Nerkunram, Chennai 107 ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. Principal secretary to Government Municipal Administration and Water supplies department, Fort St.George, Chennai 09 2. The Commissioner Greater chennai corporation, Rippon Buildings, chennai 3. The Zonal officer zone XII, Greater chennai city corporation, Valasaravakkam, Chennai ..Respondent(s) Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the 2nd respondent herein to consider the petitioners representation dated 22/08/2022 and 8/12/2025 regarding Family pension and terminal benefits in the light the orders passed by the first respondent herein in GO(D) No. 609 Municipal Administration and Water supplies (MC3) department, dated 17/10/2025 and consider the case of the petitioner for compassionate appointment due to the demise of her husband Page2 of 5 K.E.Balaji within a time frame as deem fit and property by this Honble court For Petitioner(s): M/s.G.Bala And Daisy R.Kishore Kumar T.Dhanush For Respondent(s): Mr.R.V.Dinesh Raj Kumar, AGP for R1 Mr.S.Gobinath, Standing counsel for RR2&3