D.Devi v. The Secretary to Government

ORDER The writ petition is filed for the relief set out below: "directing the 2nd respondent to consider the proposal sent by the respondents 3 and 4 and pass final order in the light of G.O.(3D).No.17, Revenue and Disaster Management dated 11.02.2021 and to grant relaxation to the petitioner in respect of the Land survey training and to declare the petitioner probation within a reasonable time with all attendant benefits."

¶2It is the case of the petitioner that she was appointed as Assistant and joined duty on 07.10.2013. Subsequently, the petitioner transferred to Cuddalore District and presently, working Chidambaram. The government had already taken a decision to grant relaxation to the petitioner in respect of Bhavanisagar Training and she reported before the Orathanadu Training Centre wherein she has not been allowed to undergo the training since she is visually disabled. This was duly informed to the department also and thereby, the third and fourth respondents sent a proposal to the second respondent seeking exemption to the petitioner. Page3 of 4

¶3However, the second respondent has not taken any steps to grant relaxation to the petitioner so far. Aggrieved by the same, the petitioner is before this Court.

¶4Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record.

¶5Considering the relief now sought for by the learned counsel for the petitioner, this Court, without going into the merits of the case, directs the first and second respondents to consider the proposal sent by the third and fourth respondents, on merits and in accordance with law and to pass appropriate orders, within a period of three weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Accordingly, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 29-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order ssa Page4 of 4

P.T.ASHA, J. ssa To

1.The Secretary to Government Revenue and Disaster Management Fort St.George, Chennai-09.

2.The Commissioner of Revenue administration Chepauk, Chennai.

3.The District Collector Cuddalore District, Cuddalore.

4.The District Revenue Officer, Cuddalore District, Cuddalore. 29-06-2026

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 29-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA D.Devi W/o.Arumugam No.113-A, Andal Bangaru Apartment Kasikadai Street, Chidambaram, Cuddalore District. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Secretary to Government Revenue and Disaster Management Fort St.George, Chennai-09. 2. The Commissioner of Revenue Administration Chepauk, Chennai. 3. The District Collector Cuddalore District, Cuddalore. 4. The District Revenue Officer, Cuddalore District, Cuddalore. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of mandamus directing the 2nd respondent to consider the proposal sent by the respondents 3 and 4 and pass final order in the light of G.O.(3D).No.17, Revenue and Disaster Management dated 11.02.2021 and to grant relaxation to the petitioner in respect of the Land survey training and to declare the petitioner probation within a reasonable time with all attendant benefits. Page2 of 4 For Petitioner(s): Mr.S.Sivakumar For Respondent(s): Mr.V.Sivalingam, Government Advocate