Sanjeevi.M v. The Tahsildar

W.P(MD)No.29009 of 2023 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 08.12.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P(MD)No.29009 of 2023 M.Sanjeevi ... Petitioner Vs.

The Tahsildar, Sivakasi Taluk, Virudhunagar District. ... Respondent Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondent to issue the legal heir certificate to the petitioner as he is only legal heir of his mothers sister namely Subbammal based on the petitioner's representation dated 17.10.2023 within a time limit that may be stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.M.Pandian For Respondent : Mr.M.Siddharthan Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2. One Subbammal passed away on 27.08.2023. The petitioner claims that she was his aunt and that apart from him, there is no other legal heir. It is true that even a Class II Legal Heir can apply for issuance of legal heir certificate.

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W.P(MD)No.29009 of 2023 G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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3. The respondent is directed to hold an enquiry and pass an appropriate order on the petitioner's application. This exercise shall be completed 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. The issue is left to the discretion of the respondent.

4. The Writ Petition is disposed of . No costs. 08.12.2023 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No rmi To The Tahsildar, Sivakasi Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

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