Venkatachalapathy .V.S v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 14.12.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN V.S.Venkatachalapathy ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Sathur, Virudhunagar District.

3.The Tahsildar, Vembakottai, 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 respondents to issue legal heir certificate to the petitioner on the basis of his Application No.TW7202209201322 pending on the file of second respondent by considering the petitioner representation dated 22.09.2022. For Petitioner : Mr.K.Dinesh For Respondents : Mr.M.Siddharthan, Addl. Government Pleader.

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ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.One V.K.Durairaj passed away on 13.01.2014. The petitioner claims to be his adopted son. The petitioner has applied for issuance of legal heir certificate. Since it was not considered, the present writ petition has been filed. 3.Notice was ordered. When the matter was taken up for final hearing, the learned Additional Government Pleader for the respondent submitted that the petitioner's request was rejected vide order dated 13.12.2022. It is further stated that the rejection order will be served on the petitioner expeditiously. It is open to the petitioner to challenge the same in the manner known to law. 4.With this liberty to the petitioner, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs.

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To:- 1.The District Collector, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Sathur, Virudhunagar District.

3.The Tahsildar, Vembakottai, Virudhunagar District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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