Muthu v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 11.12.2023

CORAM

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

1.The District Collector, Sivagangai, Sivagangai District.

2.The Tahsildar, Sivagangai Taluk, Sivagangai District.

3.The Village Administrative Officer, Paiyur, Sivagangai District.

4.Arumugam ... 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 respondent to issue legal heir certificate of petitioner deceased father Karuppiah based on the petitioner's representation dated 20.10.2023. 1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.K.K.Udayakumar For Respondents : Mr.K.Balasubramani Special Government Pleader for R.1 to R.3

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. Considering the order to be passed, issuance of notice to the private respondent is dispensed with.

3. The second respondent is directed to consider the petition mentioned representation and pass final order on merits and in accordance with law within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The second respondent will put on notice all the interested parties including the private respondent herein before passing final order. I make it clear that I have not gone into the merits of the matter. It is open to the second respondent to pass order one way or the other.

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

11.12.2023 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No MGA To 1.The District Collector, Sivagangai, Sivagangai District.

2.The Tahsildar, Sivagangai Taluk, Sivagangai District.

3.The Village Administrative Officer, Paiyur, Sivagangai District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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