Madras High CourtWP(MD)/11966/2021disposed of

Susilamary.V v. The Commissioner

2021-07-16Honourable Mr Justice N. Anand Venkatesh3 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 16.07.2021

CORAM:

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE N.ANAND VENKATESH V.Susilamary ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Commissioner, [Birth and Death Registrar], Municipality Office, Ramanathapuram, 2.The Director of Government Medical College Hospital, [The Health and Family Welfare Department], The Government Medical College Hospital, ... Respondents Prayer: Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for the issuance of Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents immediately for issuance of Birth Certificate to the petitioner's daughter namely Saprin Rithika (rg;hpd; hpj;jpfh) by considering the petitioner's representation dated 19.06.2021, within the time frame that may be stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.K.Ramanathan For Respondents : Mr.M.Kannan for R1 Mr.M.Lingadurai, Government Advocate for R2

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed for the issue of a Writ of Mandamus directing the first respondent to act upon the application submitted by the petitioner on 19.06.2021, wherein, the petitioner has sought for issuance of Birth Certificate for her daughter.

2. Heard Mr.K.Ramanathan, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, Mr.M.Kannan, learned counsel appearing for the first respondent and Mr.M.Lingadurai, learned Government Advocate appearing for the second respondent.

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3. The case of the petitioner is that she gave birth to a girl child on 13.04.2019 in the second respondent / Government Medical College Hospital.

4. It is seen from records that there are overwhelming materials to show that the petitioner had delivered a girl child on 13.04.2019. According to the petitioner, the second respondent has also sent necessary details to the first respondent to prepare Birth Certificate. The grievance of the petitioner is that she is being made to run from pillar to post for getting Birth Certificate for her daughter. The petitioner, ultimately, made a representation on 19.06.2021 and the same also did not evoke any response. Left with no other option, the present Writ Petition has been filed before this Court seeking for appropriate directions.

5. Taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the case and the limited relief sought for in this Writ Petition, there shall be a direction to the first respondent to act upon the representation made by the petitioner on 19.06.2021 and issue Birth Certificate to the petitioner, within a period of two (2) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

6. The petitioner is directed to make a fresh representation to the first respondent along with all the relevant documents and also a copy of this order.

7. This Writ Petition stands disposed of with the above directions. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CRL) // True Copy // / /2021 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) tsg NOTE: In view of the present lock down owing to COVID-19 pandemic, a web copy of the order may be utilized for official purposes, but, ensuring that the copy of the order that is presented is the correct copy, shall be the responsibility of the advocate/litigant concerned.

To 1.The Commissioner, [Birth and Death Registrar], Municipality Office, Ramanathapuram, 2/3

2.The Director of Government Medical College Hospital, [The Health and Family Welfare Department], The Government Medical College Hospital, +1 CC to M/s.SPL GP ( SR-23205[F] dated 19/07/2021 ) W .P.(MD).No.11966 of 2021 Dated :

16.07.2021 MGJ(30.07.2021) 3P 4C 3/3