Murali Kumar v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 12.03.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN and W.M.P(MD)No.1175 of 2023 Murali Kumar ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Bomminayakkan Patti, Theni - 625 531.

2.The Tahsildar, Theni District - 625 531.

3.The Sub Registrar, Theni - 625 531.

4.The Village Administrative Officer, Jangalpatti Village, Kamatchipuram Post, Theni District - 625 520.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus to call for the records relating to the 4th respondent issued a Legal Heir Certificate dated 01.12.2020 and quash the same as illegal and consequently direct the 1st to 4th respondents to issue a legal heir certificate through online mode for the petitioner and to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 08.08.2022.

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For Petitioner : Mr.S.Sargunam For Respondents : Mr.D.Gandhiraj, Special Government Pleader

ORDER

The petitioner seeks legal heir certificate for his deceased grandparents, namely, Narayanasamy Nayakkar and Velammal. It is seen that the jurisdictional VAO had already conducted enquiry and also issued certificate. The petitioner is permitted to submit an online application to the second respondent. The second respondent is directed to consider the same and issue certificate within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order.

2.This writ petition is allowed. No costs. Connected miscellaneous petition is closed.

12.03.2024 Internet : Yes/No Index : Yes/No skm To 1.The District Collector, Bomminayakkan Patti, Theni - 625 531. 2.The Tahsildar, Theni District - 625 531.

3.The Sub Registrar, Theni - 625 531.

4.The Village Administrative Officer, Jangalpatti Village, Kamatchipuram Post, Theni District - 625 520. 2/3

G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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