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2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 41671
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
G.K. Ilanthiraiyan, J
K.Saroja – Appellant
Versus
The Director HR – Respondent
For the Appellants/Petitioners: Mr. S.Palanivelayutham
Court directs administrative authority to consider representation for terminal death benefits within stipulated period without expressing opinion on merits.
Headnote:First Paragraph: Statute Analysis (identify and quote relevant laws/sections) Statute: Article 226 of the Constitution of India grants High Courts writ jurisdiction to issue directions for enforcement of fundamental rights and other legal rights. Facts of the Case: The petitioner sought direction to the second respondent to consider her representation for proportionate terminal death benefits of her deceased son.
Findings of Court:
Court declined to express opinion on merits and directed consideration of the representation. Second Paragraph:
Issues: Whether the Court should direct consideration of the representation and issue of terminal benefits to the petitioner.
Ratio Decidendi: The Court directed the authority concerned to consider the representation on merits in accordance with law within twelve weeks. Last Paragraph:
Result: The writ petition is disposed of with direction, without any costs.
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| 1. writ petition for direction to consider representation for death benefits (Para 1) |
| 2. court directs authority to consider representation in accordance with law (Para 2) |
| 3. writ petition disposed with direction and no costs (Para 3) |
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN K.Saroja ... Petitioner(s)
Vs.
1. The Director HR, NPCIL-HQ, Vikram Sara Bhai Bhavan, Anu Shakthi Nagar, Mumbai - 94.
2. The Head HR, NPCIL-KKNPP, Koodankulam, Radhapuram Taluk, Tirunelveli District - 627106.
3. The Site Director, NPCIL-KKNPP, Koodankulam, Radhapuram Taluk, Tirunelveli District - 627106.
4. Punithalakshmi ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents particularly the 2nd respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 23.03.2026 and pass appropriate orders on merits with regard to payment of proportionate terminal death benefits of her son Pasupathi to the petitioner also as one of the legal heirs of deceased employee within a time frame as stipulated by this Honourable Court and pass such other or further orders as this Honble Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of this case and thus render justice.
For Petitioner : Mr. S.Palanivelayutham
O R D E R
This writ petition has been filed for a direction directing the respondents, particularly the second respondent, to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 23.03.2026 and pass appropriate orders on merits with regard to payment of proportionate terminal death benefits of her son Pasupathi to the petitioner, also as one of the legal heirs of the deceased employee, within a time frame.
2. Without expressing any opinion on merits of the writ petition, the second respondent is directed to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 23.03.2026 and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
3. With the above direction, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs.
