K.Kannan v. The District Collector

ORDER The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the 2nd respondent to rectify the bank account number of the petitioner's son namely Vishwa in the order dated 17.10.2022 passed by the 2nd respondent pursuant to his representations dated 12.01.2026 and 23.02.2026. Page2 of 4

¶2Mr.S.Balamurugan, learned Government Advocate takes notice on behalf of the respondents 1 & 2. In view of the consent expressed by the learned counsel appearing for either side, this petition is taken up for final disposal.

¶3It is the case of the petitioner that pursuant to his application seeking grant of monthly pension to his son, who is a person with 80% of hearing and speech impairment, the 2nd respondent passed an order dated 17.10.2022 granting monthly pension to the petitioner's son wherein, the account number of the petitioner's son has been wrongly mentioned as 123201000002286 instead of 123201000082286. In order to rectify the same, the petitioner submitted a representation dated 23.02.2026. However, till date, no order has been passed on the same and therefore, in order to espouse the said cause, the petitioner has come up with the present Writ Petition.

¶4Learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that, it would suffice, if this Court issues a direction to the 2nd respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 23.02.2026 and pass appropriate orders on the same within the time that may be stipulated by this Court.

¶5On the above contention, this Court heard the learned Government Advocate appearing for respondents 1 & 2 who has no objection to the said order being passed. Page3 of 4

¶6In view of the limited relief sought for in this Writ Petition, this Court without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, directs the 2nd respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 23.02.2026 and pass appropriate orders on the same on merits and in accordance with law within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after affording an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and any other interested parties including the rival claimants, if any.

¶7This Writ Petition stands disposed of with the aforesaid direction. There shall be no order as to costs. 17-04-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order NHS To

¶1The District Collector, Nagapattinam District.

¶2The Special Tahsildar (Social Welfare Scheme), kilvelur, kilvelur Taluk, Nagapattinam District. Page4 of 4

M.DHANDAPANI, J. NHS WP No. 14020 of 2026 17-04-2026

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 17-04-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI WP No. 14020 of 2026 K.Kannan ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector, Nagapattinam District. 2. The Special Tahsildar (Social Welfare Scheme), kilvelur, kilvelur Taluk, Nagapattinam District. ..Respondent(s) Prayer : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus to direct the 2nd respondent to rectify the bank account number of the petitioner's son Vishwa in the order vide No. TN9319A2022619145 passed by 2nd respondent as 123201000082286 instead of 123201000002286 Indian overseas bank, Vilundhamavadi Branch and to pay the monthly pension of his disable son from 17.10.2022 to till date by consider and dispose the his representations dated 12.01.2026 and 23.02.2026. For Petitioner(s): Mr.S.Esakkimuthu For Respondent(s): Mr.S.Balamurugan, Government Advocate