Madras High CourtWP(MD)/1366/2022disposed of

P.Ilangovan v. The District Collector

2022-01-27Honourable Mr Justice C.V. Karthikeyan3 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 27.01.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.V.KARTHIKEYAN P.Ilangovan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Theni, 2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Theni, 3.The Tahsildar, Aandipatti Taluk Office, 4.The Sub Registrar, Kadamalaikundu, ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, by directing the respondents 1 to 3 herein to issue Death Certificate of his father namely Patchaimal Thevar S/o.Ramasamy Thevar to the petitioner and thereby considering his representation dated 17.12.2021 within the time stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.PNSSM..Ammaar For Respondents : Mr.S.Kameswaran, Government Advocate.

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed in the nature of Mandamus seeking a direction to issue a Death Certificate with respect to the father of the petitioner by name Patchaimal Thevar S/o.Ramasamy Thevar.

2. It is claimed by the petitioner that his father, had died on 07.06.2014 owing to ill health at the residence. Thereafter, the petitioner had not applied for Death Certificate. 1/3

When such request was made, it was informed that there are no records available by the third and fourth respondents. The petitioner had therefore given a representation on 17.12.2021.

3. Heard Mr.PNSSM..Ammaar, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr.S.Kameswaran, learned Government Advocate who takes notice for the respondents.

4. Let the third respondent/ the Tahsildar, Aandipatti Taluk Office, Theni District examine the representation given by the petitioner, issue notice to the petitioner and enquire with them relating to the circumstances of his father and thereafter pass necessary orders.

5. The entire initial enquiry by the third respondent should be completed within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Thereafter, depending on the nature of the enquiry, further steps may be taken.

6. With the above observations, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar (AD-I) // True Copy // / /2022 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) Nsr Note : In view of the present lock down owing to COVID-19 pandemic, a web copy of the order may be utilized for official purposes, but, ensuring that the copy of the order that is presented is the correct copy, shall be the responsibility of the advocate/litigant concerned.

To 1.The District Collector, Theni, 2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Theni, 2/3

3.The Tahsildar, Aandipatti Taluk Office, 4.The Sub Registrar, Kadamalaikundu, +1 CC to M/s.P.SURESH KUMAR, Advocate ( SR-2678[F] dated 27/01/2022 ) +1 CC to M/s.SPL.GP ( SR-2809[F] dated 28/01/2022 ) 27.01.2022 NSN(CO) KB(09.02.2022) 3P 7C 3/3