Pothumani v. The Commissioner

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 31.01.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Pothumani ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Commissioner, Office at Madurai Corporation, Arignar Anna Maligai, Tallakulam, Madurai.

2.The Sanitary Inspector Cum Birth and Death Registrar, Office at Madurai Corporation, Arignar Anna Maligai, Tallakulam, Madurai.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing respondents to make correction in the death certificate of the petitioner's deceased father bearing registration No.CAR/531/2016 dated 20.04.2016 issued by the 2nd respondent by changing the deceased name from Rajangam to Muthaiah @ Rajangam and consider the representation of the petitioner dated 02.11.2022. For Petitioner : Mr.P.Venkatesan For Respondents : Mr.S.Vinayak, Standing Counsel.

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ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The petitioner seeks correction in the death certificate of his late father. He has given a representation in this regard. 3.The second respondent is directed to hold an enquiry and pass final order on merits and in accordance with law within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. I make it clear that I have not gone into the merits of the matter. The second respondent shall issue notice to the interested persons, if any. It is open to the second respondent to pass order one way or the other.

4.The writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 31.01.2023 NCS : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No ias 2/4

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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