Thangam v. The Revenue Divisional Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 03.09.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Thangam ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Revenue Divisional Office, Sivakasi, Sivakasi Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

2.The Tahsildar, Sivakasi Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

3.The Village Administrative Officer, Village Administrative Office, Anaiyur, Sivakasi Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first 1/4

respondent to dispose the petitioner's appeal dated 24.12.2024 within a stipulated time that may be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.P.Ponraj For Respondents : Mr.M.Lingadurai Special Government Pleader

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2.The writ petitioner's brother / Ramachandran is said to have passed away on 18.09.1985. The petitioner applied for issuance of death certificate. The petitioner's application is pending before the first respondent.

3.The first respondent is directed to hold enquiry and dispose of the petition mentioned application on merits and in accordance with law within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. I make it clear that I have not gone into the merits of the matter. 2/4

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

03.09.2025 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No MGA To 1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Revenue Divisional Office, Sivakasi, Sivakasi Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

2.The Tahsildar, Sivakasi Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

3.The Village Administrative Officer, Village Administrative Office, Anaiyur, Sivakasi Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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