Madras High Court
WP(MD)/29261/2026 of Mariyappan Vs The Revenue Divisional Offic on 13 October 2026
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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 13-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY
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Mariyappan,
S/o. Late. Devanakonar,
No. 162 Block B-S4, Karunanithi Street,
Lakshan Residency, Ambedkar Street,
Chitlapakkam, Chennai District.
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Revenue Divisional Officer,
Uthamalapalayam, Theni District.
2. The Tahsildar,
Uthamalapayam Taluk,
Theni District.
3. The Village Administrative Officer,
Theni District.
4. Kannan,
S/o. Late. Devanakonar,
No. 27 H, Nattamaikkarar Street,
Theni 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 first and second respondents to cancel the illegal legal heir certificate of
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petitioner's late father namely Devanakonar in D.Dis.l0496/2012/A5 dated 16.11.2012 in light of the communication made by the first respondent in Na.Ka.No.1496/2024/A3 dated 30.10.2025.
For Petitioner :
Mr.K.Dinesh
For R1 to R3 :
Mr.R.Parthiban
Special Government Pleader
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ORDER
Alleging that a legal heir certificate was fraudulently obtained by the fourth respondent, the petitioner approached the first and second respondents for the cancellation thereof. The present Writ Petition relates thereto.
2. Accepting notice for the first to third respondents, Mr.R.Parthiban, learned Special Government Pleader, submits that an inquiry would be conducted after providing a reasonable opportunity to the petitioner and the fourth respondent. Handing over a copy of G.O.(Ms) No.478, Revenue & Disaster Management, Revenue Administration Wing, RA-3(2) Section, dated 29.09.2022, he submits that the issuing authority, namely, the Tahsildar, has been vested with the authority to cancel the certificate in case it was obtained by furnishing false information.
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3. Taking note of the submissions of learned Special Government Pleader, this Writ Petition is disposed of by directing the first and second respondents to conclude the inquiry and thereafter pass orders in accordance with law, after providing a reasonable opportunity to the petitioner, the fourth respondent and any other person who would be affected by the decision. Such order shall be issued within a period of three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. There shall be no order as to costs. 13-10-2026 Index: No Speaking Neutral Citation: No JEN To
1. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Uthamalapalayam, Theni District.
2. The Tahsildar, Uthamalapayam Taluk, Theni District.
3. The Village Administrative Officer,
Theni District.
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