Mary Victoria, v. The District Collector,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 07.07.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Mary Victoria ... Petitioner Vs 1.The District Collector, Dindigul District, Dindigul.

2.The Tahsildar, Nilakottai Taluk, Dindigul District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 06.02.2015 and consequently to direct the respondents to issue legal heir certificate to the petitioner. For Petitioner : No Appearance For Respondents : Mr.D.Gandhiraj Special Government Pleader 1/4

ORDER

None appears for the writ petitioner.

2. The petitioner seeks issuance of legal heir certificate. Her father is said to have passed away on 19.06.1960. The petitioner is permitted to submit a fresh application before the second respondent. The petitioner shall also enclose the death certificate of her father. If that is not possible, the petitioner may place relevant materials to show that her father is no more. The second respondent will hold an enquiry and dispose of the petitioner's application for issuance of legal heir certificate on merits and in accordance with law. The entire exercise shall be completed within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of fresh application from the petitioner.

3. This writ petition is disposed of accordingly. There shall be no order as to costs.

07.07.2023 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No NCC : Yes / No MGA 2/4

To 1.The District Collector, Dindigul District, Dindigul.

2.The Tahsildar, Nilakottai Taluk, Dindigul District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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