1. By means of this petition, the petitioner has prayed that the respondents be directed to pay her share of the death-cum-retirement benefits payable in respect of her father Lt. Sri Sudip Debbarma.

2. The undisputed facts are that Lt. Sri Sudip Debbarma was serving as Senior Lineman under the respondent Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited (hereinafter referred to as “TSECL”). Unfortunately, Sri Sudip Debbarma expired on 07.5.2012. It is not disputed that Sri Sudip Debbarma left behind the following legal heirs:-

(i) Smti. Pinki Debbarma, W/O. Sri Nibesh Debbarma (daughter).

(ii) Smti. Rinki Debbarma, W/O. Sri Prabal Krishna Debbarma (daughter).

(iii) Smti. Parul Debbarma, Mother of the deceased.

3. The mother has also died during pendency of the writ petition. Immediately after the death of her father, the petitioner sent communications to the employer, i.e. the TSECL that she is also entitled to 1/3rd of the amount payable on account of the death of the deceased. It is not disputed that the TSECL has made the following payments:-

(i) Group Insurance Rs. 1,50,000/- paid to Smt. Rinki Debbarma.

(ii) Savings Fund amounting to Rs. 23,848/- paid to Smt. Rinki Debbarma.

(ii