1/5 WP No. 25358 of 2025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 15-07-2025 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE N. ANAND VENKATESH WP No. 25358 of 2025 and WMP No. 28532 of 2025 A.Pushparaj Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Revenue And Disaster Management Department, Collectorate Campus, Thiruvallur (HO) Junior Engineer, Thiruvlalur-602 001. 2.The District Tahsildar Uthukottai Road, Uthukottai, Thiruvallur-602 026. 3.The District Collector Master Plan Complex, Tiruthani Road, Jaya Nagar, Thiruvallur-602 001. Respondent(s) PRAYER Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents herein to pay compensation of Rs.10,00,000/- (Rupees Ten Lakhs) for the death of the https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 2/5 WP No. 25358 of 2025 petitioner's father namely, Anandaraj, S/o.Nagooran due to lightning strike struck him on 07.10.2024 at around 1 pm, in the field of Purusottama Naidu, Uthukottai Taluk, Thiruvallur District and enquire the same pending disposal of the above writ petition. For Petitioner(s): Mr.U.Chithambaram For Respondent(s): Mr.T.M.Rajangam Government Advocate ORDER The petitioner has sought for payment of compensation for the death of his father on 07.10.2024. 2.Heard Mr.U.Chithambaram, learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner and Mr.T.M.Rajangam, learned Government Advocate appearing on behalf of the respondents. 3.On going through the records, it is seen that the Tahsildar has already rejected the claim made by the petitioner through proceeding dated 18.12.2024. It is seen from the rejection order of the Tahsildar that the petitioner's father had died due to coronary artery heart disease. Hence, either the petitioner has to https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 3/5 WP No. 25358 of 2025 question this proceeding of the Tahsildar or the petitioner has to approach the competent Civil Court and file a suit claiming for compensation. Except giving this clarity, no further orders can be passed in this writ petition. 4.This writ petition is disposed of in the above terms. No Costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 15-07-2025 Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes Neutral Citation:Yes/No ssr https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 4/5 WP No. 25358 of 2025 To 1.The District Revenue And Disaster Management Department, Collectorate Campus, Thiruvallur (HO) Junior Engineer, Thiruvlalur-602 001. 2.The District Tahsildar Uthukottai Road, Uthukottai, Thiruvallur-602 026. 3.The District Collector Master Plan Complex, Tiruthani Road, Jaya Nagar, Thiruvallur-602 001. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 5/5 WP No. 25358 of 2025 N.ANAND VENKATESH J. ssr WP No. 25358 of 2025 15-07-2025 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis