E.Anbu v. The Tahsildar

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 23.01.2023

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.V.KARTHIKEYAN E. Anbu ...

Petitioner Vs The Tahsildar, Kundrathur Taluk, Kundrathur, Chennai - 600 091.

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Respondent Prayer: Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to consider and dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 09.08.2022 in respect of issuance of Class II Legal Heir Certificate. For Petitioner : Mr. R. Narayanan For Respondent : Mr. T. Seenivasan Special Government Pleader

O R D E R

The petitioner had made a representation on 09.08.2022 to the respondent/Tahsildar, Kundrathur Taluk, seeking Class II Legal Heir Certificate of Mrs. K. Rani, sister of the mother of the petitioner. 1/4

2. It is stated by the learned counsel that Mrs. K. Rani and her husband Kolanthan had no children. Kolanthan had pre-deceased her. Therefore, the petiitoner had sent an representation seeking legal heirship certificate.

3. A direction is given to the respondent/Tahsildhar, Kundrathur Taluk, to issue notice to the petitioner and enquire the petitioner. If online application is required, the petitioner is directed to make necessary application through online. The respondent, if satisfied shall grant legal heirship certificate and if not satisfied, pass necessary orders giving reasons for rejection. However, an order must be passed and that order should be passed on or before 21.02.2023.

4. The writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 23.01.2023 Index: Yes/no mrn 2/4

To The Tahsildar, Kundrathur Taluk, Kundrathur, Chennai - 600 091.

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C.V.KARTHIKEYAN, J.

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