Madras High CourtWP(MD)/15694/2022disposed of

Vignesh.D v. The District Collector

2026-06-09Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan,Honourable Ms.Justice R. Poornima4 pages

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 D.Vignesh ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Aruppukottai, Virudhunagar District.

3.The Tahsildar, Thiruchuli Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

... 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 (1) Panchavarnam and his children namely (2) Thiruppathi and (3) Sandhiya in the light of the report submitted by the third respondent to the second respondent vide his proceedings in Na.Ka.No.Aa5/ 6258/2017 dated 07.11.2017 and Na.Ka.No.B5/6259/2017 dated 09.07.2018 within a stipulated time that may be fixed by this Court. 1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.P.Saravanakumar For Respondents : Mr.M.P.Senthil 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.

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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 To 1.The District Collector, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Aruppukottai, Virudhunagar District.

3.The Tahsildar, Thiruchuli Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

AND R.POORNIMA , J.

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