Sonali Angela Perara v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 26.08.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Sonali Angela Perara ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Thoothukudi District, Thoothukudi.

2.The Tahsildar, Manapadu Taluk, Tuticorin District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to issue nativity certificate for the maternal grandfather of the petitioner considering the representation of the petitioner dated 30.04.2022. For Petitioner : Mr.G.Prabhu Rajadurai, For Mr.H.Elango.

For Respondents : Mr.M.Prakash, Addl. Government Pleader.

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ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The writ petitioner's grandfather was born on 15.06.1920 at Victoria Hospital, Manapadu, Tiruchedur Taluk. A copy of his baptism certificate had also been enclosed in the typed set of papers. The petitioner's grandfather had married one Daisy Margaret, who is a Srilankan Tamil. The petitioner's mother was born on 04.02.1946 in Srilanka. The petitioner's mother is a Srilankan citizen and she is presently residing in Srilanka. The petitioner is however residing at Visakhapatnam. She is working as Assistant Professor at Visaka University. The petitioner wants to bring her mother to India to take care of her. Since the petitioner's mother is Srilankan citizen, only if the petitioner is issued with her grandfather's nativity certificate, visa for a longer period would be given.

With this object in mind, the petitioner submitted an application to the first respondent. The first respondent had issued memorandum dated 20.05.2022 calling upon the second respondent to look into the matter. All that the petitioner wants is that the second respondent should take a call in the matter as expeditiously as possible.

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3.No exception can be taken to the writ petitioner's request. The second respondent is directed to consider the materials on record and if satisfied, issue nativity certificate in respect of the writ petitioner's grandfather. This shall be done within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

4.The writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 26.08.2022 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias To:

1.The District Collector, Thoothukudi District, Thoothukudi.

2.The Tahsildar, Manapadu Taluk, Tuticorin District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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