Madras High Court
WP(MD)/29265/2026 of M.Azhagathal Vs The District Collector on 14 October 2026
WP(MD) No. 29265 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 14-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY
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M.Azhagathal,
79, Samathuvapuram,
Palani, Sukkamanaickenpatti,
Chinnakalayamputhur,
Dindigul District.
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The District Collector,
Office of the District Collector,
Tirunelveli, Tirunelveli District.
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer,
Office of the Revenue Divisional Officer, Tirunelveli, Tirunelveli District.
3. The Tahsildar,
Office of The Tahsildar,
Manur Taluk, Tirunelveli District.
..Respondent(s)
PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the second and third respondents to issue legal heirship certificate for the petitioner's father late, Iyyadurai alias Muniyasamy, S/o.Subbaiah by considering the petitioner's representation dated 21.09.2026.
For Petitioner :
M/s.S.Keerthana
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For Respondents :
Mr.P.Pethu Rajesh
Additional Government Pleader
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ORDER
Asserting that the petitioner's father, Iyyadurai @ Muniyasamy, passed away on 08.11.2003, the petitioner applied for a legal heir certificate. Contending that no action was taken thereon, the present Writ Petition was instituted.
2. Mr.P.Pethu Rajesh, learned Additional Government Pleader, accepts notice for the respondents. He submits that an online application is required to be submitted and that subject to the submission thereof, the same would be considered and orders would be issued within a reasonable time.
3. Taking note of the submissions of learned Additional Government Pleader, the Writ Petition is disposed of on the following terms:
i. The petitioner is permitted to submit an online application to the Tahsildar within 15 days from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
ii. Within 2 months from the date of receipt thereof, the third respondent is directed to conduct an inquiry and thereafter dispose of the petitioner's request after
WP(MD) No. 29265 of 2026 providing a reasonable opportunity to the petitioner and all the legal heirs of the late Iyyadurai @ Muniyasamy.
iii. There shall be no order as to costs. 14-10-2026 Index: No Speaking Neutral Citation: No JEN To
1. The District Collector, Office of the District Collector, Tirunelveli, Tirunelveli District.
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Office of the Revenue Divisional Officer, Tirunelveli, Tirunelveli District.
3. The Tahsildar, Office of The Tahsildar, Manur Taluk, Tirunelveli District.
WP(MD) No. 29265 of 2026 SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY, J. JEN WP(MD) No. 29265 of 2026 14-10-2026