Madras High Court
WP(MD)/29506/2026 of Panchavarnam Vs The Revenue Division Officer on 14 October 2026
WP(MD) No. 29506 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 14-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR
RAMAMOORTHY
WP(MD) No. 29506 of 2026
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Panchavarnam
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Revenue Division Officer
Srirangam Revenue Division,
Tiruchirappalli District
2. The Tahsildar
Manapparai Taluk,
Tiruchirappalli District
..Respondent(s)
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 petitioner’s representation dated 12.09.2026
for issuance of the Legal Heir Certificate in respect of her father-in-law Late Lakshmanan, after conducting due enquiry and considering all the relevant documents, within a time frame fixed by this Court.
For Petitioner(s):
M/s A.Thiyagarajan
For Respondent(s):
Mr.R.Parthiban
Special Government Pleader
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ORDER
Asserting that the petitioner's father-in-law, the late Lakshmanan, passed away on 07.04.2015 and that his death was duly registered on 14.04.2015, the petitioner applied for a Legal Heir Certificate and has approached this Court for a direction in that regard.
2. Accepting notice for the respondents, Mr.R. Parthiban, learned Special Government Pleader, submits that an online application is required to be submitted to the Tahsildar for further action.
3. Taking note of the above submissions, this Writ Petition is disposed of on the following terms:
i. The petitioner is permitted to submit an online application to the Tahsildar for a Legal Heir Certificate;
ii. Such application shall be lodged within fifteen (15) days from the date of receipt of a copy of this order;
iii. Within thirty (30) days from the date of receipt of such application, the application shall be considered and disposed of in
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iv. There shall be no order as to costs. 14-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No apd To
1. The Revenue Division Officer Srirangam Revenue Division, Tiruchirappalli District
2. The Tahsildar Manapparai Taluk, Tiruchirappalli District
WP(MD) No. 29506 of 2026 SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY, J. apd WP(MD) No. 29506 of 2026 14-10-2026