John .P v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 08.11.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN P.John ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Madurai District, Madurai.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Usilampatti, Madurai District.

3.The Tahsildar, Usilampatti Taluk, Madurai District.

4.The Village Administrative Officer, Kovilankulam, Usilampatti Taluk, Madurai 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 second 1/4

respondent to conclude the enquiry vide Na.Ka.No.1560/2023/A3 dated 28.07.2023 regarding the issuance of death certificate and consequently direct the third respondent to issue death certificate of the deceased grandmother of the petitioner in favour of the petitioner within a stipulated time fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.M.Sankar For Respondents : Mr.S.RA.Ramachandran Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. The second respondent is directed to conduct enquiry and pass order 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 a copy of this order. The second respondent shall issue notice to all the interested persons before passing final order. I make it clear that I have not gone into the merits of the matter.

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

08.11.2023 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No MGA To 1.The District Collector, Madurai District, Madurai.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Usilampatti, Madurai District.

3.The Tahsildar, Usilampatti Taluk, Madurai District.

4.The Village Administrative Officer, Kovilankulam, Usilampatti Taluk, Madurai District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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