Madras High CourtWP(MD)/4346/2026disposed of

Palanichamy v. The District Collector

2026-02-17Honourable Mr Justice R.Vijayakumar4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 17.02.2026

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P(MD)No.4346 of 2026 A.Palanichamy ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Pudukkottai District, 2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Pudukkottai District, 3.The Tahsildar, Alangudi Taluk, Alangudi, Pudukkottai District.

4.Thilagamani ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the 1st and 2nd respondents to consider the representation dated 04.07.2025 seeking to cancel the Legal heirship certificate dated 09.11.2012 in Naa.Maa.No. 533/2012 pertains to petitioner's paternal Uncle (Periyappa) namely 1/4

Chinnaiah issued in favour of the 4th respondent namely Thilagamani issued by the 3rd respondent in the light of the proceedings dated 25.08.2025 in Naa.Kaa.e.3596161/2025/Aar-1 issued by District Revenue Officer, For Petitioner :

Mr.AK.Gopalan For R1 to R3 :

M/s.D.Farjana Ghoushia, Special Government Pleader

O R D E R

The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking a mandamus directing the second respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 04.07.2025 for cancellation of the legal heir certificate dated 09.11.2012 issued by the third respondent.

2. The learned counsel appearing for the writ petitioner submitted that the third respondent had issued a legal heir certificate on 04.04.2012 in respect of the death of the petitioner's paternal uncle. Challenging the same, the petitioner preferred an appeal before the second respondent on 16.12.2009. Though an enquiry was initiated, the same has not been concluded till date. Hence, the present Writ Petition has been filed. 2/4

3. Considering the above facts, the second respondent is directed to conduct an enquiry and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, after affording due opportunity of hearing to the petitioner as well as the fourth respondent. The said exercise shall be completed within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

4. With the above observations and directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 17.02.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No pal To 1.The District Collector, Pudukkottai District, 2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Pudukkottai District, 3.The Tahsildar, Alangudi Taluk, Alangudi, Pudukkottai District.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR,J.

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