Rajendran v. The Revenue Divisional Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 11.07.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY Rajendran ... Petitioner Vs

1. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Aruppukkottai Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

2. The Tahsildar, Aruppukkottai Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing to the respondents to register the death of the petitioner's grandfather viz., Venkadachalam Chettiyar and issue death certificate of the petitioners grandfather viz., Venkadachalam Chettiyar within the period that may be stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : V.G.Vallarasu Chezhiyan For Respondents : Mr.S.Shanmugavel Additional Government Pleader 1/4

ORDER

The present Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing to the respondents to register the death of the petitioner's grandfather and issue death certificate of the petitioner's grandfather viz., Venkadachalam Chettiyar..

2. This Court without expressing any opinion on merits is directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation, and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law, within a period of four (4) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. It is made clear that the petitioner shall cooperate with the respondents and produce all necessary records before the authorities.

3. With the above observations, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

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To:

1. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Aruppukkottai Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

2. The Tahsildar, Aruppukkottai Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

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S.SRIMATHY , J.

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