IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 01.03.2010 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE R.SUDHAKAR W.P.NO.2208 of 2006 Mrs.Anusuya ... Petitioner. Vs. The Commissioner, The Corporation of Chennai, Rippon Building, Poonamalee High Road, Madras – 600 003. ... Respondent. PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to consider the petitioner's application dated 03.10.1991 and others for employment under the compassionate grounds, for the death of the petitioner's father late V.Munusamy during the service. For Petitioner : Mr.K.Seetharam For Respondent : No Appearance O R D E R This writ petition has been filed by the petitioner praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to consider the petitioner's application dated 03.10.1991 and others for employment under the compassionate grounds, for the death of the petitioner's father late V.Munusamy during the service. 2.At the time of final hearing, the learned counsel for the petitioner stated that the petitioner's application for compassionate appointment on the death of his father late V.Munusamy while in service, has not been considered on merits so far in spite of repeated representations. The learned counsel for the petitioner now states that a direction may be issued to the respondent to consider the various applications filed i.e., applications dated 03.10.1991, 26.08.1994, 04.05.1998, 05.05.1998, 01.06.1998 along with Legal Notice dated 22.01.1998 and pass a reasoned order on merits with regard to the petitioner's claim for compassionate appointment. 3.Respondent has been served with notice and has not chosen to file a counter so far. There is no representation on behalf of the respondent corporation. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 4.In such view of the matter, the respondent is directed to consider and pass a reasoned order on or before 09.04.2010, on merits and in accordance with law. The Petitioner is entitled to make further representation along with a copy of this order as well. 5.This writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. Sd/- Asst.Registrar /True Copy/ Sub.Asst.Registrar vsm The Commissioner, The Corporation of Chennai, Rippon Building, Poonamalee High Road, Madras – 600 003. + 1 cc to Mr.K.Seetharam,Advocate,SR.13944 W.P.No.2208 Of 2006 CK(CO) EM/10.3.10 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/