Authority: High Court of Judicature at Madras
Order Date: 01-10-2026
Case Overview
- Petition filed by C. Kumari (wife of late Chinnasamy) seeking records of an order dated 20‑Mar‑2021 (Letter No. 003324/103/Ni.Pi.3/Oo.2/Ko.Thani/2021) and direction to disburse 50 % of terminal benefits of the deceased S. Kanna to her.
- Respondents: various officials of Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Ltd (Chief Engineer, Superintending Engineer, Executive Engineers, Assistant Executive Engineer) and a private individual K. Amutha.
- The petition was filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India as WP No. 34155 of 2022.
- The Court, on 21‑Aug‑2026, directed the parties to appear before the Mediation Centre, Coimbatore.
Final Outcome
- The parties entered into a Settlement Agreement dated 17‑Sep‑2026 before the Mediation Centre.
- The writ petition is disposed of in terms of the Settlement Agreement; the settlement forms part of this order.
- No costs are awarded to either side.
Topics: Legal Settlement, Utility Benefit Distribution