WP No. 9560 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 11-03-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA WP No. 9560 of 2026 Mrs.K.Noorul Hathija W/o.Late.Yaser Arafath No.108, soukathali street, Pudhur,Ilayangudi. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Government of Tamilnadu Rep by the principal secretary Higher Education Department Fort St.George, Chennai-600 009. 2. The Commissioner of Collegiate Education I.A.S.E.Campus 577, Anna salai Saidapet, Chennai-600 015. 3. The Regional Joint Director of Collegiate Education, Madurai Region,Madurai. 4. The Secretary-cum-Correspondent, Dr.Zakir Husain College, Ilayangudi. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to approve petitioner’s appointment as Gardener in the sanctioned death vacancy of Mr.Yazer Arafath in the 4th respondent college w.e.f.1.7.2024 on compassionate grounds in accordance with law, within a time frame. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 9560 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 For Petitioner(s): Mr.E.Martin Jaya Kumar For Respondent(s): Mr.Tibbu Sultan, GA ORDER The writ petition has been filed for the following relief: “directing the respondents to approve petitioner’s appointment as Gardener in the sanctioned death vacancy of Mr.Yazer Arafath in the 4th respondent college w.e.f.1.7.2024 on compassionate grounds in accordance with law, within a time frame.” 2.It is the case of the petitioner that she is the wife of the late Mr.Yaser Arafath, who was employed as a Gardener in the 4th respondent college. The petitioner’s husband died in harness on 07.10.2023, leaving behind the petitioner and daughter. 2.1.Due to financial hardship, she submitted an application for compassionate appointment to the 4th respondent along with the necessary documents. After verification, the 4th respondent appointed the petitioner as Gardener on compassionate grounds on 01.07.2024 and forwarded the proposal to the 3rd respondent for approval. The 3rd respondent, by a communication dated 26.07.2024, stated that the competent authority for approval is the 2nd respondent. Thereafter, the proposal was forwarded to the 2nd respondent on 28.10.2024. However, there is no response till date, aggrieved by which, the https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 9560 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 petitioner is before this Court. 3.Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record. 4.Considering the relief now sought for by the learned counsel for the petitioner, this Court, without going into the merits of the case, directs the second respondent to consider the petitioner's application, on merits and in accordance with law and to pass appropriate orders, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Accordingly, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 11-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No ssa https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 9560 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 P.T.ASHA, J. ssa To 1.The Principal Secretary, The Government of Tamilnadu Higher Education Department Fort St.George, Chennai-600 009. 2.The Commissioner of Collegiate Education I.A.S.E.Campus 577, Anna salai Saidapet, Chennai-600 015. 3.The Regional Joint Director of Collegiate Education, Madurai Region,Madurai. 4.The Secretary-cum-Correspondent, Dr.Zakir Husain College, Ilayangudi. WP No. 9560 of 2026 11-03-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis