Paappaayee v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 02.03.2026

CORAM:

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE HEMANT CHANDANGOUDAR W.P.(MD)No.5712 of 2026 Paappaayee

...Petitioner

Vs.

1. The District Collector, Collectorate Complex, Karur District, Karur 2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, O/o. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Karur, Karur District.

3.The Tahsildar, O/o.The Tahsildar, Karur Taluk, Karur District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a writ of mandamus directing the third respondent to conduct inquiry to issue legal heirs certificate of petitioner's brother namely Murugesan and consider the petitioner's representation dated 22.01.2025.

For Petitioner : Mr.J.Sathiaraj For Respondents : Mr.P.Subbaraj Special Government Pleader

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the third respondent to conduct an enquiry and issue a legal heir certificate in respect of the petitioner's brother, namely Murugesan, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 22.01.2025.

2. The petitioner states that his brother, Murugesan, has been missing and his whereabouts have not been known for the past seven years. Therefore, he is presumed to be dead in the eyes of law. After the death of the petitioner's father, steps were taken to partition the family properties. For that purpose, a legal heir certificate in respect of the petitioner's missing brother is required. In this regard, the petitioner submitted a representation dated 22.01.2025. Since the said representation has not been considered, the petitioner has approached this Court.

3. The learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents submitted that the representation submitted by the petitioner would be considered in accordance with law.

4. The said submission is placed on record.

5. Considering the limited relief sought in this writ petition, the third respondent is directed to consider the petitioner's representation dated 22.01.2025 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

6. Accordingly, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs. 02.03.2026 Index : Yes / No NCC : Yes / No CM

To,

1. The District Collector, Collectorate Complex, Karur District, Karur 2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, O/o. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Karur, Karur District.

3.The Tahsildar, O/o.The Tahsildar, Karur Taluk, Karur District.

HEMANT CHANDANGOUDAR , J.

CM W.P.(MD)No.5712 of 2026 02.03.2026