Madras High Court
WP(MD)/30404/2026 of K.Tamilarasi Vs The Principal Chief Conserva on 23 October 2026
WP(MD) No. 30404 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 23-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN
WP(MD) No. 30404 of 2026
CNR:{HCMD011530762026}
K.Tamilarasi
W/o.Kasi,
174, North Street,
U.Ammapatti Post,
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Principal Chief Conservator of Forest Forest Head Quaters, Guindy, Chennai - 32.
2. The Secretary to Government
Forest and Environment Management
Department,
Secretariat,
Fort St.George,
Chennai - 09.
3. The District Collector
Theni District,
Theni.
4. The District Forest Officer
Theni Division,
Housing Board colony,
KRR Nagar,
Theni District - 626331.
5. The Tahsildar
WP(MD) No. 30404 of 2026
..Respondent(s)
PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 08.10.2026 by the respondents within the time frame fixed by this Honourable Court to issue snake bite compensation to the petitioner 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(s):
Mr.E.Satheesh
M/s L.Prabakaran
For Respondent(s):
Mr.M.Kannan
Additional Government Pleader
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ORDER
Heard both sides.
2. The petitioner’s husband died due to a snakebite on 31.08.2026. The petitioner seeks payment of ex gratia. The third respondent is seized of the matter and certain particulars have been called for from the petitioner. The learned counsel for the petitioner stated that all the particulars sought for in the memorandum dated 16.10.2026 will be furnished at the earliest.
3. Upon receipt there of, the third respondent shall, if satisfied with the documents furnished by the petitioner, forward the proposal for
WP(MD) No. 30404 of 2026 payment of ex-gratia to the second respondent. If the second respondent finds the proposal to be in order, the ex gratia amount shall be disbursed to the petitioner. The entire exercise shall be completed within a period of six months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. It is made clear that I have not gone into the merits of the matter.
4. This Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 23-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No PS
WP(MD) No. 30404 of 2026 To
1. The Principal Chief Conservator of Forest Forest Head Quaters, Guindy, Chennai - 32.
2. The Secretary to Government Forest and Environment Management Department, Secretariat, Fort St.George, Chennai - 09.
3. The District Collector Theni District, Theni.
4. The District Forest Officer Theni Division, Housing Board colony, KRR Nagar, Theni District - 626331.
5. The Tahsildar
WP(MD) No. 30404 of 2026 G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J. PS WP(MD) No. 30404 of 2026 23-10-2026