Ramachandran. K v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 09.06.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN AND THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE R.POORNIMA K.Ramachandran ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Madurai District, Madurai - 625 020.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, District Collectorate Campus, Madurai - 625 020.

3.The Tahsildar, Madurai North Taluk, Madurai - 625 020.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent herein to issue ST-Hindu Kattunayakkan Community Certificates to the petitioner's wife Vasanthi and his children, namely, Sai Rejinsri and Reginasri, on the basis of the applications dated 21.11.2021 within a stipulated time that may be fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.P.Saravanakumar 1/4

For Respondents : Mr.L.Siva Government Advocate

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by G.R.Swaminathan J.) Heard both sides.

2.The petitioner seeks issuance of community certificate for his wife and children.

3.We permit the petitioner to submit a fresh application to the second respondent within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. On receipt thereof, the second respondent is directed to consider the petitioner's application, hold enquiry and pass final order on merits and in accordance with law within a period of three months thereafter. We make it clear that we have not gone into the merits of the matter.

4.This Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. [G.R.S., J.] [R.P., J.] 09.06.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No MGA 2/4

To 1.The District Collector, Madurai District, Madurai - 625 020.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, District Collectorate Campus, Madurai - 625 020.

3.The Tahsildar, Madurai North Taluk, Madurai - 625 020.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

AND R.POORNIMA , J.

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