W.P(MD)No.21936 of 2025 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 11.08.2025 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.SARAVANAN W.P(MD)No.21936 of 2025 Sangeetha Priya ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Tamil Nadu, O/o of TNEB Additional Secretory Office, No. 144, Anna Salai, Chennai. 2.The District Collector, O/o of Sivagangai District Collector Office Campus, Sivagangai District. 3.The Deputy Director (Health), O/o of Deputy Collector (Health), Tamil Nadu Health Department, Sivagangai District. 4.The Chief Secretary, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department (HRCE), Numkambakkam, Chennai. 5.The Executive Officer, Arulmigu Sri Madapuram Kaliamman Thirukovil, Thiruppuvanam, Sivagangai District. 6.The Superintending Engineer, TANGEDCO, Sivagangai District. 1/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.21936 of 2025 7.The Junior Engineer, TANGEDCO, Sivagangai District. 8.The Deputy Superintend, O/o of Deputy Superintend, Sivagangai District. 9.State Represented by Its, Inspector of Police, Thiruppuvanam Police Station, Sivagangai District. ...Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 and 6 to 7 to award a Compensation of 50,00,000/-(Rupees Fifty lakh) payable immediately to the family members of deceased Child R.Vasha Caused due to negligence of the respondents, within the stipulated time. For Petitioner : Mr.P.Subha Rani For R1 to R5 : Mr.S.S.Madhavan Additional Government Pleader For R6 & R7 : Mr.S.Deenadhayalan Standing Counsel For R8 & R9 : Mr.Vaikam Karunanidhi Government Advocate (Crl.Side) ORDER This writ petition has been filed for a writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents 1, 6 and 7 to award a Compensation of 50,00,000/-(Rupees Fifty 2/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.21936 of 2025 lakh) payable immediately to the family members of deceased Child R.Vasha Caused due to negligence of the respondents. 2. The petitioner's minor daughter, aged about 8 years tragically died on 02.06.2024 in the premises of the fifth respondent temple, purportedly due to electrocution. An FIR was registered in this connection on 02.06.2024 in Crime No.255 of 2024. The petitioner submitted a representation on 20.03.2025 to the respondents. However, it has not evoked any response. 3. Considering the fact that the death has occurred near the fifth respondent temple, the second respondent is directed to consider the petitioner's representation dated 20.03.2025 and pass appropriate orders as expeditiously as possible. Before passing final order, the second respondent shall also consider any solatium/ex gratia that may be payable immediately to the petitioner. This exercise shall be completed within a period of three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 4. The writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 11.08.2025 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No sn 3/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.21936 of 2025 To 1.The Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Tamil Nadu, O/o of TNEB Additional Secretory Office, No. 144, Anna Salai, Chennai. 2.The District Collector, O/o of Sivagangai District Collector Office Campus, Sivagangai District. 3.The Deputy Director (Health), O/o of Deputy Collector (Health), Tamil Nadu Health Department, Sivagangai District. 4.The Chief Secretary, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department (HRCE), Numkambakkam, Chennai. 5.The Executive Officer, Arulmigu Sri Madapuram Kaliamman Thirukovil, Thiruppuvanam, Sivagangai District. 6.The Superintending Engineer, TANGEDCO, Sivagangai District. 7.The Junior Engineer, TANGEDCO, Sivagangai District. 8.The Deputy Superintend, O/o of Deputy Superintend, Sivagangai District. 9.The Inspector of Police, Thiruppuvanam Police Station, Sivagangai District. 4/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.21936 of 2025 C.SARAVANAN, J. sn W.P(MD).No.21936 of 2025 11.08.2025 5/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis