Pushpa v. The Principal Secretary to Government

ORDER The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a Writ of a Mandamus to direct the 1st respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 15.03.2026 for grant of family pension.

¶2The case of the petitioner is that she is the surviving second wife of late M.Ramachandran, a retired Cook of the Government Taluk Hospital, Maduranthagam, who passed away on 13.06.2024 after retiring with a sanctioned pension on 30.06.1998. Since the first wife predeceased the pensioner on 25.12.2003, the petitioner became the sole surviving spouse and is legally entitled to a family pension under Rule 49(7) of the Tamil Nadu Pension Rules, 1978. Despite submitting multiple representations, including one dated

15.03.2026, the respondents have failed to consider and grant the family Page2 of 5 pension. Aggrieved by this arbitrary and illegal inaction, the petitioner has approached this Court seeking a Writ of Mandamus.

¶3Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents.

¶4Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and the submissions made by the learned counsel appearing for both sides, this Court, without going into the merits of the case, directs the 1st respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 15.03.2026 and pass appropriate orders, 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.

¶5With the above direction, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 03-06-2026 Asi Page3 of 5 To

¶1The Principal Secretary To Government Health and Family Welfare Department Fort St. George Chennai 600009.

¶2The Director Of Medical And Rural Health Services DMS Compound Teynampet, Chennai 600006.

¶3The Joint Director Of Health Services Kancheepuram.

¶4The Joint Director Of Health Services Chengalpet.

¶5The Chief Medical Officer Government Taluk Hospital Maduranthagam, Chengalpet. Page4 of 5

P.T.ASHA, J. Asi 03-06-2026 Page5 of 5

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 03-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA Pushpa W/o.M.Ramachandran No.14 Yadavar Street Melavalampettai Madhuranthagam Chengalpat District. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Principal Secretary To Government Health and Family Welfare Department Fort St. George, Chennai 600009. 2. The Director Of Medical And Rural Health Services DMS Compound Teynampet, Chennai 600006. 3. The Joint Director Of Health Services Kancheepuram. 4. The Joint Director Of Health Services Chengalpet. 5. The Chief Medical Officer Government Taluk Hospital Maduranthagam Chengalpet. Page1 of 5 ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: The Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking the issuance of a Writ of a Mandamus to direct the 1st respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 15.03.2026 for grant of family pension. For Petitioner(s): Mr. V.Rajinikanth For Respondent(s): Mr. V. Sivalingam, Government Advocate