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Madras High CourtWP/18417/2026withdrawn dismissed

S.Latha v. The District Collector

2026-06-09Honourable Mr.Justice Mohammed Shaffiq4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 09-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ S.Latha W/o. Usman, No.84, Sabi Nagar, Muthapudupet, IAF, Avadi, Tiruvallur - 600 055.

..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The District Collector Kanchipuram District, Kanchipuram - 631 501.

2. The District Revenue Officer Kanchipuram District, Kanchipuram - 631 501.

3. The Sub Collector Kanchipuram District, Kanchipuram - 631 501.

4. The Thasildar Walajabad, Kanchipuram - 631 605.

5. Mercy Kanagam Wife of (late) R.Shanmugam, No.8, Big Street, Keel Ottivakkam, Timma Rajampet (Post), Kanchipuram District.

6. Dr.Sheela Prabakar C/o Dr.Chinnaiah, No.14/97, 3rd Cross Street, Ponnagar,

Tirchy - 620 001.

Also residing at No.456/3, TNHB Flats, Shanthi Colony, Anna Nagar, Chennai - 600 040.

7. S.Deepak Arul Raj Foster Son of Mrs.Mercy Kanagam, No.84, Sabi Nagar Extn., Muthapudupet, IAF Avadi, Chennai - 600 055.

..Respondent(s) PRAYER : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to direct the respondents 2 to 4 to conduct an enquiry on petitioner's representation dated 22.12.2025 as directed by the 1st respondent vide his letter dated 07.01.2026 and cancel the legal heirship certificate of late R.Shanmugam issued vide Pa.Mu.3187/2003 A2/ dated 26.04.2003 and issue a fresh legal heirship certificate to late R.Shanmugam exclude the name of 7th respondent namely Deepak Arulraj who is only a foster son of 5th respondent Mercy Kanagam. For Petitioner(s):

Mr.S.Pushpakaran For Respondent(s):

Mr.P.Elayarajkumar, Govt. Counsel for R1 to R4

ORDER

Today when the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned counsel for the petitioner sought permission of this Court to withdraw the writ petition with liberty to the petitioner to workout her remedy in the manner known to law. He has also made an endorsement to that effect.

2. Recording the submission and endorsement made by the learned counsel for the petitioner, the writ petition stands dismissed as withdrawn. However, the petitioner is granted with a liberty to workout her remedy in the manner known to law. No Costs.

09-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order GSK To

1. The District Collector Kanchipuram District, Kanchipuram - 631 501.

2. The District Revenue Officer Kanchipuram District, Kanchipuram - 631 501.

3. The Sub Collector Kanchipuram District, Kanchipuram - 631 501.

4. The Thasildar Walajabad, Kanchipuram - 631 605.

MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ, J.

GSK 09-06-2026