Rani @ Ilayarani, v. The Tahsildar,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 29.04.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN Rani @ Ilayarani ... Petitioner -Vs1.The Tahsildar, Salem West, Sooramangalam, Salem Town, Salem District.

2.Ms.Gomathi ... Respondents Prayer:- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India for the issuance of Writ of Declaration, on the issuance of illegal legal heir certificate to one Ms.Gomathi or any other third party by respondent No.1 other than the petitioner as arbitrary and illegal. For Petitioner : Mr.Vivekandandh For R1 : Mr.S.J.Mohamed Sathik Government Advocate For R2 : Mr.K.Selvaraj

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed challenging the legal heirship certificate issued by the first respondent in favour of the second respondent.

2. Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and perused the materials available on record.

3. It is seen from the records that as against the order passed by the first respondent, there is an appeal remedy available before the Revenue Divisional Officer. Without approaching the Appellate Authority, the petitioner has preferred this writ petition. Therefore, the writ petition cannot be entertained and it is liable to be dismissed.

4. Accordingly, this Writ Petition stands dismissed. The petitioner is at liberty to challenge the legal heirship certificate issued in favour of the second respondent before the Appellate Authority, if so advised. No costs.

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To The Tahsildar, Salem West, Sooramangalam, Salem Town, Salem District.

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.

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