Madras High Court
WP(MD)/29415/2026 of Alagu Sundari Vs The District Collector on 16 October 2026
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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 16-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE B.PUGALENDHI
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Alagu Sundari
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The District Collector,
Office of the District Collector Buildings, Ramanathapuram, Ramanathapuram District.
2. The Secretary to Government,
Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department, Fort St. George, Chennai- 600 009
3. The Director of Town Panchayats,
Office the Director of Town Panchayat,
Kuralagam,
Chennai - 600 108
4. The Assistant Director of Town Panchayats, Office the Assistant Director of Town Panchayat, Madurai.
5. The Executive Officer,
Vadipatti Town Panchayat,
Vadipatti,
Madurai District.
6. M. Malliga
..Respondent(s)
PRAYER: Writ Petition, filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this court to issue a writ of mandamus directing the
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respondent Nos. 1 to 5 to consider the petitioner's representation dated 30.08.2026 and consequently direct the respondent Nos.1 to 5 to consider the claim of the petitioner as daughter of late. Malaisamy for her appointment on anyone of the menial job in Government on compassionate ground due to the death of her father Malaisamy by this Court For Petitioner(s):
Mr. R.Babu Jaganath,
For Respondent(s):
Mr.M.Mahaboob Athiff,
Spl. Govt. Pleader for R1 to R4
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ORDER
The petitioner daughter of the deceased employee one Malaiselvam, who served as Sanitary Supervisor and died during his service on 15.04.2024, seeking a writ of mandamus for compassionate appointment has filed this writ petition.
2. Admittedly the petitioner is a married woman and therefore, the petitioner is not entitled for any compassionate appointment. However, the 6th respondent, who is a stranger to their family, claiming to be the legal heir of the deceased employee has filed a writ petition before this court in WP(MD)No.15960 of 2026, wherein this court has passed the following order: “ 6.In the light of the above, the fourth respondent is directed to consider the representation of the petitioner, after issuing notice to the children of the first wife of the
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3. There is no positive direction to the official respondents to consider the case of the 6th respondent for compassionate appointment. This court in fact has directed the 3rd respondent therein to provide notice to the 1st wife and the other legal heirs of the deceased employee and to take a call. Admittedly, the petitioner a married woman is not entitled for compassionate appointment. In view of the earlier order passed by this court, this court is not inclined to pass any further orders. It is upto the respondents to take a call by conducting an enquiry, ascertain the right of the parties and thereafter pass appropriate orders.
4. This writ petition is disposed of in the above terms. No costs. 16-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No DSK
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1. The District Collector, Office of the District Collector Buildings, Ramanathapuram, Ramanathapuram District.
2. The Secretary to Government, Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department, Fort St. George, Chennai- 600 009.
3. The Director of Town Panchayats, Office the Director of Town Panchayat, Kuralagam, Chennai - 600 108.
4. The Assistant Director of Town Panchayats, Office the Assistant Director of Town Panchayat, Madurai.
5. The Executive Officer, Vadipatti Town Panchayat, Vadipatti, Madurai District.
6. M. Malliga No.3/86, Kariyamman Kovil Street, Abiramam, Kamuthi Taluk, Ramanathapuram District
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