A.Pronmani v. Union Of India

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 05.02.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE Mr. JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY A.Pronmani

...Petitioner

vs.

1. Union of India, Represented by its Secretary to Government, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, South Block, New Delhi -1.

2. The State of Tamil Nadu, Represented by its Secretary to Government, The Home Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, Fort St.George, Chennai.

3. The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep.By its Secretary to the Government, Public Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, Fort St. George, Chennai 600 009.

4. The District Collector, Madurai District, Madurai.

5. The Special Deputy Collector, C.R.Camp, Thiruvathavur, Melur Taluk, Madurai District.

...Respondents

Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus challenging the impugned communication issued by the 4th respondent in O.Mu.No.C5/4019873/2025 1/5

and quash the same and consequently direct the 4th Respondent to recommend to issue citizenship to petitioner's sons namely Kingston Ferron and Winston Ferron based on the petitioner's representation dated 15.11.2025, to the 1st respondent through the 2nd respondent within a time stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Murugapandi For Respondents : Mr.K.Govindarajan Deputy Solicitor General of India for R1 Mr.K.Balasubramani, Special Government Pleader for R2 to R5

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed challenging the impugned communication issued by the 4th respondent in O.Mu.No.C5/4019873/2025 and to direct the 4th Respondent to recommend to issue citizenship to petitioner's sons namely Kingston Ferron and Winston Ferron based on the petitioner's representation dated 15.11.2025, to the 1st respondent through the 2nd respondent.

2. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that initially the petitioner made a representation to the fourth respondent / District Collector, Madurai District on 15.11.2025 for issuance of citizenship 2/5

to the petitioner's sons. However, the fourth respondent, vide impugned communication dated 05.12.2025, directed the petitioner to make an application through online. Since such provision to make an application through online was not available to the petitioner, the present Writ Petition has been filed. However, subsequently, the fourth respondent accepted the application of the petitioner and forwarded the same to the second respondent and now, the second respondent has to forward the same to the first respondent. He therefore, prayed for appropriate orders.

3. The learned Deputy Solicitor General of India appearing for the first respondent would submit that once the second respondent forwards the report after conducting enquiry on the representation of the petitioner, the first respondent will take appropriate decision in accordance with law.

4. Upon hearing either sides, this Court directs the second respondent to conduct enquiry on the representation of the petitioner as provided under the law and thereafter, forward the report to the first respondent. On receipt of such report, the first respondent is directed to take appropriate decision in accordance with law.

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5. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 05.02.2026 Speaking / Non-speaking order Index : Yes/No NCC : Yes/No mbi To

1. The Secretary to Government, Union of India, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, South Block, New Delhi -1.

2. The Secretary to Government, State of Tamil Nadu, The Home Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, Fort St.George, Chennai.

3. The Secretary to the Government, State of Tamil Nadu, Public Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, Fort St. George, Chennai 600 009.

4. The District Collector, Madurai District, Madurai.

5. The Special Deputy Collector, C.R.Camp, Thiruvathavur, Melur Taluk, Madurai District.

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KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J.

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