Madras High Court
WP/39836/2026 of M. Narmadha Vs The District Collector on 15 October 2026
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 15-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA
WP No. 39836 of 2026
CNR:{HCMA012171862026}
M. Narmadha
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The District Collector
Chenalpattu District,
Chengalpattu
2. The Tahsildar
Pallavaram Taluk
Pallavaram,
Chenglpattu District
..Respondent(s)
Prayer:
This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking writ of mandamus directing the 2nd respondent to issue the Legal Heirship certificate in favour of the petitioner and her son
V.M.Vickramraj, in respect of Late Thiru V. Manikandan, pursuant to the representation dated 08.08.2026.
For Petitioner(s):
Mr. Jerry V.V.Sundar
For Respondent(s):
Mrs. Indhu Karunakar
Special Government Pleader
R1 & R2
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This writ petition is filed for the following relief: “To direct the 2nd respondent to issue the legal heirship certificate in favour of the petitioner and her son V.M.Vickramraj, in respect of Late Thiru V.Manikandan, pursuant to the representation dated 08.08.2026.”
2. The petitioner is the legally wedded wife of the deceased V.Manikandan. The petitioner’s husband passed away on 29.11.2025. His death was duly registered with the Greater Chennai Corporation and the death certificate was issued on 17.12.2025. Thereafter, the petitioner has submitted a representation dated 08.08.2026 to the 2nd respondent requesting to issue legal heirship certificates. Since there is no response, the petitioner is before this Court.
3. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and the fact that the petitioner’s representation dated 08.08.2026 has not been considered to date, a direction is issued to the 2nd respondent to consider the petitioner’s representation and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of 4 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
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4. With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 15-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No KAN
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To
1. The District Collector Chenalpattu District, Chengalpattu
2. The Tahsildar Pallavaram Taluk Pallavaram, Chenglpattu District
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P.T.ASHA J. KAN WP No. 39836 of 2026 15-10-2026
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