Reeda Pushpalatha v. The Revenue Divisional Officer / Sub Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 18.02.2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P.(MD)No.4473 of 2026 Reeda Pushpalatha

...Petitioner

Vs

1. The Revenue Divisional Officer/Sub Collector, Padmanabapuram, Kanyakumari District.

2. The Tahsildar, Kalkulam Taluk, at Thuckalay, Kanyakumari District.

3. Jasmine Nirmalakumari ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st Respondent herein to consider and dispose of the petitioner's appeal dated 17.10.2025 challenging the issuance of Legal heir Certificate issued to the 3rd Respondent here by concluding the enquiry proceedings initiated as per enquiry notice in Na.Ka.Aa4/7506/2025 dated 01.11.2025 within a stipulated time that may be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : M/s.D.Srinivasaragavan For Respondents : Mr.B.Saravanan Additional Government Pleader for R1 and R2 * * * * * 1/4

ORDER

The present writ petition has been filed seeking a mandamus as against the first respondent to dispose of the appeal presented by the writ petitioner dated 17.10.2025, wherein the legal heir certificate issued by the second respondent is under challenge.

2. According to the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the first and second respondents, the enquiry has been completed and they would pass orders within a period of 4(four) weeks.

3. Recording the same, this writ petition stands disposed of with a direction to the first respondent to pass orders within a period of 4(four) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. 18.02.2026 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet: Yes/No RJR 2/4

To

1. The Revenue Divisional Officer/Sub Collector, Padmanabapuram, Kanyakumari District.

2. The Tahsildar, Kalkulam Taluk, at Thuckalay, Kanyakumari District.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR , J.

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