Rajaraman v. The Revenue Divisional Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 10.01.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN Rajaraman

...Petitioner

Vs.

The Revenue Divisional officer, Thanjavur Taluk, Thanjavur Distirct.

...Respondent

Prayer:

Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 25.10.2021 and issue death certificate of the petitioner's mother Kunjammal within a time as stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.M.Vivek For Respondent : Mr.S.Shanmugavel Additional Government Pleader

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed for a direction directing the respondent to issue death certificate of the petitioner's mother Kunjammal. 1/3

2. Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and perused the materials placed before this Court.

3. After a period of four years the application submitted by the petitioner for issuance of death certificate cannot be considered now. However, the petitioner is at liberty to submit a fresh application before the respondent and on receipt of the same, the respondent is directed to consider the same and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

4. With the above direction, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs. Internet : Yes Index : Yes/No 10.01.2025 Speaking/Non Speaking order am To The Revenue Divisional officer, Thanjavur Taluk, Thanjavur Distirct.

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G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.

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