Velammal v. The District Collector,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 15.06.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN and THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE R.POORNIMA Velammal ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Thoothukudi District, Thoothukudi.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Thiruchendur Taluk, Thiruchendur, Thoothukudi District.

3.The Thasildar, Thiruchendur Taluk, Thiruchendur, Thoothukudi District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd respondent to issue Kattunayakan (ST) Community Certificate to the petitioner's children based on her application/representation dated 13.08.2020 within the time stipulated by this Court. 1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.P.M.Vishnuvarthanan For Respondents : Mr.M.P.Senthil, Government Advocate.

ORDER

(Order of the Court was delivered by G.R.Swaminathan, J.) The petitioner's grievance no longer survives because the community certificate as sought for by the petitioner has been granted. The matter has become infructuous. This writ petition stands closed. No costs.

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To:

1.The District Collector, Thoothukudi District, Thoothukudi.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Thiruchendur Taluk, Thiruchendur, Thoothukudi District.

3.The Thasildar, Thiruchendur Taluk, Thiruchendur, Thoothukudi District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

and R.POORNIMA, J.

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