Panjavarnam v. The Registrar (Birth And Death)

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 03.07.2024

CORAM

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

The Registrar (Birth and Death), T. Kallupatti Town Panchayat, T. Kallupatti, Peraiyur Taluk, Madurai District.

... Respondent Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to change the date in the death certificate of the petitioner's deceased husband as 21.06.2022 instead of 07.06.2022 issued by the respondent by considering the petitioner representation dated 13.02.2023.

For Petitioner : Mr.D.S.Haroon Rasheen For Respondent : Mr.K.Balasubramani, Spl. Government Pleader.

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ORDER

Heard both sides.

2.The petitioner's husband passed away. His death was also duly registered. But in the death certificate, the date of death was mentioned as 07.06.2022. Actually, he passed away on 21.06.2022. The petitioner therefore seeks correction.

3.The petitioner's request is reasonable. The respondent is directed to issue revised certificate after making correction in the actual date of death. The respondent will such a certificate within a period of three weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

4.The writ petition is allowed accordingly. No costs. 03.07.2024 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias 2/4

To:- The Registrar (Birth and Death), T. Kallupatti Town Panchayat, T. Kallupatti, Peraiyur Taluk, Madurai District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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