Madras High Court
WP(MD)/28920/2026 of Selvi Vs The District Collector on 6 October 2026
WP(MD) No. 28920 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 06-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY
WP(MD) No. 28920 of 2026
and
W.M.P.(MD) No.21911 of 2026
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Selvi
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The District Collector
Trichy District
Trichy.Tiruchirappalli
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer
Manapparai Taluk,
Trichy District.
3. The Tashildar
Manapparai Taluk,
Trichy District.
..Respondent(s)
PRAYER: Writ Petition, filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this court to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for the records relating to the refusal of the petitioner’s online application bearing No.TN-7202607271140 dated 06.08.2026 before the 3rd respondent and quash the same as illegal, arbitrary and consequently, direct the 3rd respondent to issue the legal heir certificate in respect of late J.Jegadeesawaran based on the petitioner’s online application bearing No.TN-7202607271140 dated 27.07-
2026.
For Petitioner(s):
Mr.P.Pandia Rajan
For Respondent(s):
Mr.S.Iniyan Karthik
Government Advocate
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ORDER
The petitioner had submitted an application for issuance of legal heir certificate in relation to her late husband, Jagadeeswaran. The said application was rejected by order dated 06.08.2026, which is impugned herein.
2. Relying on the divorce decree obtained at the instance of the first wife, Kavitha, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that there is no impediment for the issuance of the legal heir certificate and that it is unnecessary to approach a civil court in that regard.
3. Mr.S.Iniyan Karthik, learned Government Advocate, accepts notice for the respondents. He submits that the application was rejected on account of an objection being lodged by the first wife, Kavitha.
4. The petitioner has included the ex parte divorce decree in the paper book. The said decree appears to have been issued on a petition lodged by the first wife. It is unclear from the material on record as to whether the husband filed an appeal and whether the ex parte decree was interfered with in such appeal. This aspect has to be inquired into by the respondents. __________
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5. On perusal of the impugned order, the application appears to have been rejected on the ground that relevant documents were not produced. The petitioner has placed the necessary documents in the paper book. Hence, reconsideration is necessary. Towards that end, the impugned order of the third respondent is set aside and the matter is remanded for fresh consideration. After providing a reasonable opportunity to the petitioner and the first wife, a fresh order shall be issued within three (3) months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
6. This Writ Petition is disposed of on these terms. There shall be no order as to costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 06-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No apd __________
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WP(MD) No. 28920 of 2026 To
1. The District Collector Trichy District Trichy.Tiruchirappalli
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer Manapparai Taluk, Trichy District.
3. The Tashildar Manapparai Taluk, Trichy District. __________
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WP(MD) No. 28920 of 2026 SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY, J. apd WP(MD) No. 28920 of 2026 06-10-2026 __________
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