Mathina v. The District Collector

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 17.04.2024 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE S.M.SUBRAMANIAM W.P. No.5395 of 2024 Mathina ... Petitioner Vs.

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The District Collector, Chengalpet District, Chengalpet.

The Revenue Divisional Officer, Office of Revenue Division, Chengalpet District, Chengalpet.

The Tasildar, Office of Tasildar, Singaperumal Koil Street, Chengalpet District, Chengalpet.

... Respondents Prayer:Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, for issuance of writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, to call for the record in Application No.TN-7202310252036 on the file of 3rd respondent submitted on 25.10.2023 and quash the same and directing the 3rd respondent to issue Page No.1 of 4

legal heirship certificate of the petitioner's deceased husband Viz., Sarthar by considering the petitioner's Application dated 25.10.2023 and grant such other relief.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Jaganathan For R1 to R3 : Mr.U.Baranidharan Additional Government Pleader

O R D E R

With reference to the impugned order, Mr.U.Baranidharan, learned Additional Government Pleader submitted written instructions from Tahsildar, Chengalpattu vide letter dated 17.04.2024. The said letter reveals that notice was issued to the petitioner on 07.03.2024. However, the petitioner had not appeared for the enquiry. Further, the enquiry reveal that the petitioner is not residing in the address given.

Since the petitioner is not residing in the address given and not participated in the enquiry proceedings, the Authorities have rejected her application for the issuance of 'Legal Heirship Certificate.' Therefore, the petitioner is at liberty to approach the competent Authority and produce Page No.2 of 4

all the relevant documents for consideration. In the event of such cooperation on the part of the petitioner, the respondents shall conduct an enquiry and take appropriate decision and pass orders. 4.

Accordingly, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

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Yes/No Speaking Order :

Yes/No :

Yes/No veda To 1.

The District Collector, Chengalpet District, Chengalpet.

The Revenue Divisional Officer, Office of Revenue Division, Chengalpet District, Chengalpet.

The Tasildar, Office of Tasildar, Singaperumal Koil Street, Chengalpet District, Chengalpet.

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S.M.SUBRAMANIAM,J.

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