Maharasi P v. The Commissioner Cum Registrar Of Birth And Death

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 28.11.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN P.Maharasi ... Petitioner Vs.

The Commissioner cum Registrar's of Birth and Death, Madurai Corporation, Madurai - 625 002.

... Respondent Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to issue the Birth Certificate by incorporating the name of the petitioner's son i.e. Kesava Saran.P in Registration No.115/2010/GH/10565 within a period as stipulated by this Court taking into account the last date for the SSLC application.

For Petitioner : Ms.T.Divya For Respondent : Mr.K.Sivabalan Standing Counsel 1/4

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2.The writ petitioner appears to be a single parent. Her son is studying in a private school. The petitioner's son was born on 12.11.2010. Though the birth was duly registered, the name column was left blank. The petitioner now wants her son's name to be incorporated in the birth register so that he can take part in the forthcoming board examinations.

3.When the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned Standing Counsel pointed out that the petitioner had failed to submit an application for incorporating her son's name within 15 years. That apart, the petitioner has to submit a formal application. 4.Considering the fact that the interest of child is involved, the respondent is directed to process the writ petitioner's application. It appears that the writ petitioner has so far only given a representation. She has to submit a formal application.

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5.The learned counsel for the petitioner states that a formal application will be filed within 7 days, from today(28.11.2025). On receipt of the application, the respondent will incorporate the petitioner's son's name in the birth register and issue a fresh and revised birth certificate. This shall be done within a period of two weeks thereafter. 6.This Writ Petition is allowed accordingly. No costs. 28.11.2025 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No MGA Note : Issue order copy on 28.11.2025.

To The Commissioner cum Registrar's of Birth and Death, Madurai Corporation, Madurai - 625 002.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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