IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 20-01-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA Anandhi ..Petitioner(s)

Vs

1.The Chief Area Manager Indian Oil corporation Ltd, No.139, Indian Oil Bhawan, Nungambakkam High Road, Chennai-600 034

2.The Inspector of Police Nungambakkam Police station, Chennai-600 034 (Cr.No.87/2025)

3.TATA AIG Insurance

2nd floor, Samsun Tower, No.403L,Pantheon Road, Egmore, chennai-600 008 4.Bhuvaneswari proprietrix, Shoba Gas Agency, No.90, Kamdar Nagar 3rd street, Mahalingapuram Main Road, chennai-600 034 ..Respondent(s)

Prayer:- Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ of Mandamus directing the 1st respondent to disburse the exgratia compensation amount due to the petitioner under the Public Policy Liability for the death of the petitioner’s husband .Gunasekaran on 09.02.2025 due to accident caused by leakage of Gas Cylinder.

For Petitioner(s): Ms.V.Mythili For Respondent(s): Mr.Navod Prasannan, Standing Counsel for R.1.

Mr.L.Baskaran, GA (Crl.Side) for R.2.

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed for the following reliefs:-

“directing the 1st respondent to disburse the exgratia compensation amount