Madras High Court
WP/38190/2026 of I.SUMATHI Vs THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR on 7 October 2026
WP No. 38190 of 2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 07-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA
WP No. 38190 of 2026
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I.Sumathi
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The District Collector
Tiruvallur District,
O/o.The District Collector,
Tiruvallur District,
Tiruvallur.
2. The Tahsildar
Poonamallee Taluk,
Tiruvallur District.
..Respondent(s)
Prayer:
This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking writ of mandamus directing the respondents, particularly the 2nd respondent, to consider and dispose of the petitioner’s representation dated 20.07.2026, which was received by the respondent authorities on 28.07.2026, seeking issuance of Legal Heir Certificate in respect of the petitioner’s deceased father Late Thangaraj S/o.Ponmuthu, who died on 11.01.2026, by conducting due enquiry in accordance with law and after providing reasonable opportunity to all concerned.
For Petitioner(s):
Mr. S.Madhusudanan
For Respondent(s):
M/s. J.V.Sakthi Baalakrishnan
Government Advocate
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This writ petition is filed for the following relief: “To direct respondents, particularly the 2nd respondent, to consider and dispose of the petitioner’s representation dated 20.07.2026, which was received by the respondent authorities on 28.07.2026, seeking issuance of Legal Heir Certificate in respect of the petitioner’s deceased father Late Thangaraj S/o.Ponmuthu, who died on 11.01.2026, by conducting due enquiry in accordance with law and after providing reasonable opportunity to all concerned.”
2. The petitioner submits that she is the daughter of late Thangaraj. The Petitioner's mother late Vijayakumari, had already died on 01.09.2021. After the demise of her father, the petitioner requires a Legal Heir Certificate for establishing her legal relationship with the deceased and for taking appropriate steps in respect of her legitimate share and interest in the properties and estate left by her deceased father. Therefore, she made a representation dated 20.07.2026 to the 1st respondent seeking issuance of legal heir certificate. Since there is no response, the petitioner is before this Court.
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3. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and the fact that the petitioner’s representation dated 20.07.2026 has not been considered to date, a direction is issued to respondents to consider the petitioner’s representation and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of 6 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
4. With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 07-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No KAN
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To
1. The District Collector Tiruvallur District, O/o.The District Collector, Tiruvallur District, Tiruvallur.
2. The Tahsildar Poonamallee Taluk, Tiruvallur District.
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P.T.ASHA J. KAN WP No. 38190 of 2026 07-10-2026
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