Moses v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 27.02.2023

CORAM

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

1.The District Collector, Madurai District.

2.The Tahsildar, Madurai North Taluk, Collectorate Campus, Madurai-625 020.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the second respondent to grant Class II Legal Heir Certificate to the petitioner's brother's wife namely Mrs.Sophia Shanthi by disposing the petitioner's application dated 30.09.2022 within a stipulated time.

For Petitioner : Mr.T.A.Ebenezer For Respondents : Mr.G.Suriyananth Additional Government Pleader 1/3

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. The second respondent is directed to dispose of the petition mentioned representation on merits and in accordance with law within a period of twelve 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. It is open to the second respondent to pass order one way or other. Interested parties shall be put on notice.

3. The Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 27.02.2023 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No rmi To 1.The District Collector, Madurai District.

2.The Tahsildar, Madurai North Taluk, Collectorate Campus, Madurai-625 020.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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