Manivasan M v. The Dean

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 11.07.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN M.Manivasan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Dean, Ramanathapuram Medical College Hospital, Ramanathapuram.

2.The Registrar (Birth and Death), Ramanathapuram Medical College Hospital, Ramanathapuram.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st respondent to make a changes in to the hospital records as "Indra Gandhi D/o.Poochi and W/o.Manivasan" instead of "Indhira, W/o.Manivasagam" and direct to the 2nd respondent to issue the death certificate based on the petitioner's representation dated 24.06.2024.

For Petitioner : Mr.C.Selvakumar For Respondents : Mr.D.Sasikumar, Addl. Government Pleader.

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ORDER

Heard both sides.

2.The petitioner's wife passed away. Her death was duly registered and death certificate was also issued by the second respondent. However, her name had been mentioned as Indhira. All that the petitioner wants is that it should by reflected as "Indra Ghandi". The petitioner has enclosed his wife's Aadhaar card also. The petitioner is right in his contention that the name of the person as reflected in the Aadhaar card should be shown in the death certificate also. I, therefore, direct the second respondent to issue revised death certificate as sought for by the petitioner. This shall be done immediately and without any delay.

3.The writ petition is allowed accordingly. No costs. 11.07.2024 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias 2/4

To:- 1.The Dean, Ramanathapuram Medical College Hospital, Ramanathapuram.

2.The Registrar (Birth and Death), Ramanathapuram Medical College Hospital, Ramanathapuram.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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