V.Manikandan v. The Revenue Divisional Officer

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 18-08-2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE N. ANAND VENKATESH V.Manikandan Petitioner(s) Vs The Revenue Divisional Officer South Chennai Division, Guindy Chennai Respondent(s) PRAYER Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to issue the Death Certificate for V. P.Venkatasamy, who died on 21.12.2016. For Petitioner(s):

Mr.J.Franklin For Respondent(s):

Mr.G.Velu Additional Government Pleader

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ORDER

This writ petition has been filed for issue of writ of mandamus directing the respondent to deal with the application submitted by the petitioner and to issue Death Certificate in the name of V.P.Venkatasamy, who is the father of the petitioner and who died on 21.12.2016.

2.When the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing on behalf of the respondent produced the proceedings of the respondent dated 14.08.2025. On going through the same, it is seen that the respondent has ordered for issuing Death Certificate. A copy of the proceedings was also placed before this Court. 3.In view of the above, the concerned official shall act upon the order passed by the respondent and issue the Death Certificate to the petitioner, within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order.

3/5 4.This writ petition is disposed of with the above directions. No Costs. 18-08-2025 Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes ssr

4/5 To The Revenue Divisional Officer South Chennai Division, Guindy, Chennai

5/5 N.ANAND VENKATESH J.

ssr 18-08-2025