P.Paramashivam v. The State Of Tamil Nadu,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 10.07.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN and W.M.P.(MD)No.1 of 2015 P.Paramasivam ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The State of Tamil Nadu, Represented by the Secretary to Government, Home (Citizen.II) Department, Secretariat, Chennai-9.

2.The District Collector, Thoothukudi District, Thoothukudi.

3.The Tahsildar, Kovilpatti, Thoothukudi 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 3rd respondent to issue legal heir certificate to the petitioner owing to the death of his son Ishwar Lal Dhruw and consequently, directing the 2nd respondent to disburse the compensation amount of Rs. 8,92,562/- , Reserve Bank of India Cheque bearing NO. 907717 dated 12.06.2014 drawn in favour of the 2nd respondent within the time stipulated by this Court. 1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.P.R.Ramesh Raja For Respondents : Mr.S.RA.Ramachandran Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. The petitioner's son died in Saudi Arabia. The petitioner could not get legal heir certificate in time. That led to filing of this writ petition. During the pendency of this writ petition, the legal heir certificate was issued and compensation amount was also received by the petitioner. Nothing survives for further adjudication. The Writ Petition is closed. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed.

10.07.2023 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No rmi To 1.The Secretary to Government, Home (Citizen.II) Department, Secretariat, Chennai-9.

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2.The District Collector, Thoothukudi District, Thoothukudi.

3.The Tahsildar, Kovilpatti, Thoothukudi District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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