Paulpandiyan. V v. The Tahsildhar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 27.03.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.V.KARTHIKEYAN V.Paulpandiyan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Tahsildar, Collectorate Buildings (North) Madurai District.

2.The Village Administrative Officer, Mullai Nagar, B.B.Kulam, Madurai.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to issue a Legal Heirship Certificate to the petitioner in respect the deceased sister namely Mrs.Pushpam, W/o.Late. Arunachalam by considering the petitioner's representation dated 30.01.2023.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Karthika For R1 and R2 : Mr.J.Ashok Additional Government Pleader 1/4

ORDER

The petitioner may apply through online seeking legal heir certificate under the provisions of G.O.(Ms)No.478 of 2022 dated 29.09.2022. If such an application is filed, the first respondent / Tahsildar may examine the credentials of the petitioner herein. If the petitioner is not able to apply online, then the petitioner may give a fresh representation to the first respondent and on the basis of such representation, the respondent may examine and pass necessary orders relating to the legal heir certificate in accordance with the aforesaid G.O. The first respondent should dispose of either the online application or the fresh representation within a period of eight weeks from the date of the online application/ representation.

2. This Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 27.03.2023 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No pnn 2/4

To 1.The Tahsildar, Collectorate Buildings (North) Madurai District.

2.The Village Administrative Officer, Mullai Nagar, B.B.Kulam, Madurai.

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C.V.KARTHIKEYAN, J.

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