Ramesh.R v. The Commissioner

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 04.11.2025

CORAM

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

The Commissioner, O/o.Corporation Office, Aringar Anna Maligai, Madurai City.

... Respondent Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to issue death certificate for the petitioners fathers namely Pitchai @ Ramanathan who was died on 04.07.2017 based on his application dated 05.05.2021 within a stipulated time fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : no appearance For Respondent : Mrs.S.Devasena

ORDER

None appears for the writ petitioner.

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2. The learned standing counsel for the local body points out that the writ petitioner's father passed away on 04.07.2017. Since the death was not registered within one year, then, it is only the RDO who is the competent authority to register and issue the death certificate. The local body can only issue the non-availability certificate. This certificate has already been issued by the corporation on 12.05.2022. Nothing further can be done by the respondent. The petitioner has to pursue his remedy against the RDO.

3. The Writ Petition is dismissed. No costs. 04.11.2025 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No rmi 2/3

G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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