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2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 75238
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
P.T. Asha, J
PADMAVATHY – Appellant
Versus
The District helath officer – Respondent
WP No. 30800 of 2026
For the Appellants/Petitioners: D. Bharathy
For the Respondents: S. Ilamvaludhi
The court directed the respondents to consider and pass appropriate orders on the petitioner's representation for compassionate appointment on merits and in accordance with law within a period of six weeks.
Headnote:(A) Writ of Mandamus - Compassionate Appointment - Failure to dispose of representation - The court directs the respondents to consider and pass appropriate orders on the petitioner's representation for compassionate appointment on merits and in accordance with law within a specified timeframe. (Para 4)
Issues: Whether the respondents are mandated to dispose of the petitioner's representation seeking compassionate appointment for her son.
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| 1. petitioner seeks mandamus for disposal of representation regarding compassionate appointment of her son. (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. court directs the authority to decide the representation on merits within six weeks. (Para 3 , 4 , 5) |
Prayer:- Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ of MandamusDirecting the 1st respondent to dispose the petitioner representation dated 11.05.2026 and consequently issue direction to issue appointment to the petitioner son Gokula Ramana on compassionate grounds for the death of petitioner husband V. Murali in accordance with law.
ORDER
This Writ Petition has been filed for the following reliefs:-
“Directing the 1st respondent to dispose the petitioner representation dated 11.05.2026 and consequently issue direction to issue appointment to the petitioner son Gokula Ramana on compassionate grounds for the death of petitioner husband V. Murali in accordance with law.”
2. The main grievance of the petitioner, who is the wife of the deceased employee, is that despite having submitted a representation dated 11.05.2026 seeking compassionate appointment for his son, namely, Gokula Ramana, in place of her daughter, consequent upon the death of her husband, the said representation has not been considered or disposed of by the respondents to date. Aggrieved by the inaction of the respondents, the petitioner has filed the present writ petition.
3. Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the records.
4. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and the limited relief sought by the petitioner, this Court, without going into the merits of the case, directs the respondents to consider and pass appropriate orders on the petitioner's representation dated 11.05.2026, on merits and in accordance with law within a period of 6 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
5. Accordingly, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs.
