Madras High Court
WP(MD)/30396/2026 of Rajeswari S Vs The District Collector on 23 October 2026
WP(MD) No. 30396 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 23-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN
WP(MD) No. 30396 of 2026
CNR:{HCMD011528462026}
S.Rajeswari
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The District Collector,
Madurai District.
2. The Commissioner,
Madurai Corporation,
Madurai.
3. The Birth and Death Registrar,
Government Rajaji Hospital,
Madurai.
..Respondent(s)
PRAYER: Writ Petition, filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 2nd and 3rd respondents to conduct enquiry on the basis of the petitioner’s representation dated 26.09.2026 and issue a new birth certificate to the petitioner’s child having PICME Number 133008766535 by registering the petitioner’s registered name as “Rajeswari” instead of existing name “Shalini” in the birth certificate issued by the 3rd respondent in Registration No. B-2021:33-16046-002766.
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For Petitioner
:Mr.M.S.Senthil Kumar
for M/s.Sree Kaamaakshi
Law Associate
For R1 and R3
:Mr.S.Sivasubramanian
Counsel for State of Tamil Nadu
For R2
:Mr.K.Sivabalan
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ORDER
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2. The Writ Petitioner was born on 08.04.2003. She got married to one Surya and delivered a child on 24.03.2021. Though the Writ Petitioner recorded her name as Rajeshwari, she used to be called as Shalini. While issuing the birth certificate for the child, her name was mentioned as Shalini. The petitioner, therefore, wants correction of the birth certificate issued in favour of the child.
3. The learned Standing Counsel informs the Court that the petitioner has not submitted a formal application and once an application is filed, an enquiry will have to be conducted.
4. I permit the petitioner to submit a formal application to the third respondent within a period of one week from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Upon sastisfaction, after conducting an enquiry, the third respondent will issue a revised birth certificate for the petitioner’s child
WP(MD) No. 30396 of 2026 by incorporating the correct particulars as sought for, within a period of three weeks from the date of filing of the application.
5. The Writ Petition stands disposed of with the above directions. No costs. 23-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No cmr To
1. The District Collector, Madurai District.
2. The Commissioner, Madurai Corporation, Madurai.
3. The Birth and Death Registrar, Government Rajaji Hospital, Madurai.
WP(MD) No. 30396 of 2026 G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J. cmr WP(MD) No. 30396 of 2026 23-10-2026