Gayathri K v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 27.11.2025

CORAM

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

1.The District Collector, Office of District Collector, Tirunelveli-627 009.

2.The Tahsildar, Office of Tahsildar, Tirunelveli Taluk, Tirunelveli-627 007.

... 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 to consider the petitioners application vide application No. TN-2720250713101 dated 13.07.2025 and issue the certificate declaring the petitioner as Deserted by Husband / Divorced Woman, within a time frame fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.T.Muthu Krishnan For Respondents : Mr.M.Gangatharan Government Advocate for R1 & R2 1/3

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2. The writ petitioner got married to one Madhanagopal on 27.11.2011. A girl child was born through the wedlock. The petitioner left the matrimonial home. The petitioner filed H.M.O.P.No.170 of 2018 and obtained divorce order on 14.06.2019. The petitioner applied to the respondents seeking issuance of certificate declaring her as deserted woman / divorced woman so that she can avail the benefits under the Government Welfare Scheme.

3. The second respondent is directed to dispose of the petitioner's application within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 27.11.2025 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No rmi To 1.The District Collector, Office of District Collector, Tirunelveli-627 009.

2.The Tahsildar, Office of Tahsildar, Tirunelveli Taluk, Tirunelveli-627 007.

2/3

G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

rmi 27.11.2025 3/3