Vimala v. The Chairperson

Order This writ petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 6.4.2026 sent on 8.4.2026 along with necessary documents to extend the pension benefits of petitioners husband in favour of the petitioner.

¶2It is the case of the petitioner that her husband, late Mr. Dakshnamoorthy, worked as a Senior D/Loco Driver in Chennai Port Trust and retired on 31.05.2000. He was receiving pension under PPO No. 9074. He passed away on 16.12.2025 at the age of 85 years. The petitioner, being his legally wedded wife, is entitled to family pension after his death. The petitioner, aged about 75 years and having no independent source of income, submitted a representation dated 06.04.2026 seeking family pension in her favour, along with the required documents. Though the respondents received the representation, no action has been taken so far. Therefore, the petitioner has filed the present writ petition seeking the aforesaid relief. Page3 of 6

¶3Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and perused the materials available on record.

¶4Considering the limited scope of the prayer sought in this writ petition, and without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, this Court directs the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 06.04.2026 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶5With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 25-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order SRN To

¶1The Chairperson No.1, Rajaji salai Chennai 600 001 Page4 of 6

¶2The Secretary (General Administration) No.1, Rajaji Salai Chennai-600 001

¶3The Financial Advisor and Chief Accounts Officer(FA and CAO) No.1, Rajaji Salai Chennai-600 001

¶4The Deputy Chief Accounts Officer(Bills, Pension and PF) No.1, Rajaji Salai Chennai-600 001 Page5 of 6 P.T.ASHA J. SRN 25-06-2026 Page6 of 6

Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 25-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA Vimala ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Chairperson No.1, Rajaji salai Chennai 600 001 2. The Secretary (General Administration) No.1, Rajaji salai Chennai-600 001 3. The Financial Advisor and Chief Accounts Officer(FA and CAO) Chennai Port Authority No.1, Rajaji Salai Chennai-600 001 4. The Deputy Chief Accounts Officer(Bills, Pension and PF) No.1, Rajaji salai chennai-600 001 ..Respondent(s) Prayer:- Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to consider the petitioners representation dated 6.4.2026 sent on 8.4.2026 along with necessary documents to extend the pension benefits of petitioners husband in favour of the petitioner. Page2 of 6 For Petitioner(s): R.Sathish Kumar