Madras High CourtWP/12913/2026disposed of with direction

Sanjay Bavikatte v. The Commissioner

2026-04-08Honourable Mr Justice M.Dhandapani4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 08-04-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI Sanjay Bavikatte Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Commissioner Salem Corporation Fort Main Road Salem 636001.

2.The Registrar Of Birth And Death Salem Corporation Fort Main Road Salem 636001.

3.The Office Of The Registrar General India Ministry of Home Affairs Government of India West Block- I, R.K.Puram New Delhi 110066.

Respondent(s) PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, directing the 1st Respondent to consider the representation dated 01.01.2026 made by the petitioner seeking to make changes in the Birth Certificate, dated 14.06.2024 bearing Registration No.B-2024. 33-7702-001312. For Petitioner(s):

Mr.M.Vijayamehanath For Respondent:

Ms.N.Devi for R1 & R2

ORDER

By consent of both parties, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself. Since no adverse order is passed against the private respondent, notice to the private respondent is dispensed with.

2. This writ petition has been filed for a direction, directing the 1st Respondent to consider the representation dated 01.01.2026 made by the

petitioner seeking to make changes in the Birth Certificate, dated 14.06.2024 bearing Registration No.B-2024. 33-7702-001312.

3. It is the case of the petitioner that the petitioner and her wife had adopted a male child on 29.06.2024 vide adoption deed dated 06.09.2024 registered as Doc.No.59 of 2024 on the file of SRO, Omalur with P.Neelavanan and Anbumani. Thereafter, the petitioner has given representation to the first respondent on 01.01.2026 seeking for necessary changes in their son's birth certificate, which is pending without consideration till date. Hence, this writ petition.

4. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned counsel for the respondents 1 and 2 and perused the materials placed on record.

5. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, this Court without going into the merits of the case directs the second respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 01.01.2026 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this Order.

6. Accordingly, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

08-04-2026 dhk Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes

M.DHANDAPANI J.

dhk To 1.The Commissioner Salem Corporation Fort Main Road Salem 636001.

2.The Registrar Of Birth And Death Salem Corporation Fort Main Road Salem 636001.

3.The Office Of The Registrar General India Ministry of Home Affairs Government of India West Block- I, R.K.Puram New Delhi 110066.

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