John. P v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 10.01.2023

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.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent to pass orders and dispose of application, dated 21.06.2022, submitted by the petitioner for issuance of death certificate for the petitioner's deceased mother Muthupillai W/o.Paulsamy under Rule 9(3) of the Tamil Nadu Registration Birth and Deaths Rules 2000 within a time limit that may be fixed by this Court and pass such further or other orders as this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.A.Rahul 1/4

For Respondents : Mr.G.Suriyananth Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

Heard the learned Counsel on either side.

2. The petitioner's mother Muthupillai had passed away on 27.11.2012. The petitioner seeks issuance of death certificate. Since there is a delay, the second respondent has to consider the petitioner's request and pass order. The petitioner has already moved to the second respondent on 21.06.2022. The second respondent is directed to conclude the enquiry and pass final order on merits and in accordance with law within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. This writ petition stands disposed of accordingly. There shall be no order as to costs. 10.01.2023 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No Btr 2/4

To 1.The District Collector, Madurai District, Madurai.

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

3.The Tahsildar, Usilampatti Taluk, Madurai District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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