Nagarajan Achari v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 31.10.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE P.T.ASHA Writ Petition(MD)Nos.30767 of 2025 Nagarajan Achari ..Petitioner Vs 1.The District Collector, O/o the District Collector, Madurai, 2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, O/o the Revenue Divisional Officer, 3.The Tahsildar, O/o the Tahsildar, Madurai West Taluk, ..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 1 to 3 to consider the petitioner's representation dated 09.06.2025 for issuance of Legal Heir Certificate in the petitioner's name in respect of the deceased Nagasundaram within the time stipulated by this Court. 1/5

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Manoharan For Respondent : Mrs.D.Farjana Ghoushia Spl. Govt. Pleader

ORDER

The petitioner seeks a direction to the respondents 1 to 3 to consider his representation dated 09.06.2025 for issuance of Legal Heir Certificate in the petitioner's name in respect of the deceased Nagasundaram within the time stipulated by this Court.

2. Mrs.D.Farjana Ghoushia, learned Special Government Pleader takes notice for the respondents By consent, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission itself.

3. According to the petitioner, his representation for issuance of legal heir certificate has not been considered. Hence, he has approached this court.

4. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that it would suffice if the representation of the petitioner dated 09.06.2025 is considered by the respondents on its own merits and in accordance with law. 2/5

5. The learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents would submit that the representation of the petitioner will be considered in accordance with law.

6. Considering the limited scope of the prayer sought for in this writ petition, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, the respondents are directed to consider the petitioner's representation dated 09.06.2025 and pass final orders on its own merits, within a period of one month from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after affording reasonable opportunity to the petitioner.

7. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 31.10.2025 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet:Yes skn To 1.The District Collector, O/o the District Collector, Madurai, 2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, O/o the Revenue Divisional Officer, 3/5

3.The Tahsildar, O/o the Tahsildar, Madurai West Taluk, 4/5

P.T.ASHA, J.

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