V.Jeevan v. The Zonal Officer Xiii

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 02.08.2023

CORAM

MR.JUSTICE N.SESHASAYEE V.Jeevan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Zonal Officer XIII L.B.Road, Adayar Chennai 600 020 2.The Tashildar Mylapore 46, Greenways Road Chennai 600 028 ... Respondents PRAYER: The writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd respondent to carry out the proper and correct name of petitioner's wife of R.Fathima instead of Barathi, as per the school records, Aadhar Card, Pension order in the Death Register of the Corporation of Chennai.

For Petitioner : Mr.G.Appavu For Respondents : Mrs.P.T.Ramadevi Standing Counsel - R1 Ms.N.Senthilselvi, Govt. Advocate - R2 1/4

ORDER

By consent, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

2. In the death certificate of petitioner's wife, her name is wrongly given as Bharathi whereas her name is Fathima. This is sought to be corrected and a representation to that effect is given by the petitioner. 3.Mrs.P.T.Ramadevi, the learned standing counsel has taken notice for the 1st respondent. Ms.N.Senthilselvi, the learned Government Advocate has taken notice for the 2nd respondent.

4.The petitioner is now required to make an online request for correction and once it is done, the 2nd respondent is required to hold an enquiry and correct the same and issue a fresh certificate if so required, within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date on which the online application is made. 2/4

5.The writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 02.08.2023 kas Index : Yes / No To 1.The Zonal Officer XIII L.B.Road, Adayar Chennai 600 020 2.The Tashildar Mylapore 46, Greenways Road Chennai 600 028 3/4

N.SESHASAYEE, J.

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