Madras High Court
WP/32579/2024 of THE WELFARE ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED Vs THE CHIEF SECRETARY on 27 October 2026
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 27-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN
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The Welfare Association of Retired
Village Administrative Officers,
who were selected through the special examination conducted by the Tamil Nadu Government, Rep by the President Mr. N.Rajendiran, No.11, Sunkurama Chetty Street, Thandayar Pettai Circle, Chennai-01.
..Petitioner
Vs
1. The Chief Secretary
The Government of Tamil Nadu,
Secretariat, St. George Fort,
Chennai- 600 009.
2. The Additional Chief Secretary / Secretary The Department of Revenue Administration and Disaster Management, Secretariat, St. George Fort, Chennai- 600 009.
3. The Additional Chief Secretary / Commissioner Commissionerate of Revenue Administration and Disaster Management, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai- 600 005.
..Respondents
Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the petitioner representation dated 28.06.2024 and to direct the respondents to consider the sanction of the special pension to the members of the association.
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For Petitioner:
Mr.V.Subramanian
For Respondents:
Mr.V.Tamizhanban,
Government Advocate
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ORDER
This Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 28.06.2024 and to direct the respondents to consider the sanction of the special pension to the members of the Association.
2. When the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned Government Advocate submitted that a similar request has already been rejected by the respondents.
3. At this juncture, the learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that those representations were not given by the petitioner Association and many of the materials facts were not brought to the knowledge of the Government. He further submitted that the petitioner Association has sent a detailed representation to the 2nd and 3rd respondents on 28.06.2024 and such representation is pending before the respondents.
4. At this juncture, the learned Government Advocate submitted that the respondents would consider the petitioner’s representation if reasonable time is
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granted.
5. In such view of the submissions made by the learned Government Advocate, without going to the merits, the respondents are directed to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 28.06.2024 according to its own merits and in accordance with law and pass appropriate orders within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
6. With the above direction, the writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 27-10-2026 Index: Yes Speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes SHL To:
1. The Chief Secretary The Government of Tamil Nadu, Secretariat, St. George Fort, Chennai- 600 009.
2. The Additional Chief Secretary / Secretary The Department of Revenue Administration and Disaster Management, Secretariat, St. George Fort, Chennai- 600 009.
3. The Additional Chief Secretary / Commissioner Commissionerate of Revenue Administration and Disaster Management, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai- 600 005.
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