Madras High Court
WP/43752/2026 of A.YEKOSHVA Vs THE TAHSIDLAR on 2 November 2026
WP No. 43752 of 2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 02-11-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA
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CNR:{HCMA012527912026}
A.Yekoshva
S/o.Late Anthoni
No.14 Model Lane
5th Street, Old Washermenpet
Chennai 600021.
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
The Tahsidlar
Tondiarpet Taluk
Rettai kuzhi Street, Tondiarpet
Chennai 600081.
..Respondent(s)
Prayer:-Directing the respondent to consider the petitioners application bearing Application No. TN-720260808873 dated 08.08.2026 and issue the Legal Heir Certificate to the petitioner in respect of his deceased mother Late A.Kamalamma, within a time frame fixed by this Honble Court.
For Petitioner(s):
M/s/N.Beulah John Selvaraj
For Respondent(s):
M/s.Inthu Karunakaran, Spl Gp Respondent
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ORDER
This Writ Petition has been filed for the following reliefs:- “Directing the respondent to consider the petitioners application bearing Application No. TN-720260808873 dated 08.08.2026 and issue the Legal Heir Certificate to the petitioner in respect of his deceased mother Late A.Kamalamma, within a time frame fixed by this Honble Court.
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2. The petitioner would submit that his father, Late Anthoni, was employed as a Sweeper under the Greater Chennai Corporation and died on 25.09.2006. His mother, Late A. Kamalamma, was also employed as a Sweeper in Division No.53, Unit No.12, Zone-V, Greater Chennai Corporation, and died on 19.10.2024. The petitioner would further submit that he is the only son and legal heir of his deceased parents. He is unmarried, unemployed, and has studied up to the 9th Standard, having no independent source of income.
3. The petitioner would submit that, after the demise of his mother, he submitted an application dated 08.08.2026, bearing Application No.TN-720260808873, along with the necessary documents, seeking issuance of a Legal Heir Certificate. However, despite submission of the application and requisite documents, the Legal Heir Certificate has not been issued to him till date.
4. The petitioner would further submit that, due to the non-issuance of the Legal Heir Certificate, he is unable to claim the service, terminal and other statutory benefits payable in respect of his deceased mother, thereby causing him serious hardship. Aggrieved by the inaction on the part of the respondents in considering his application, the petitioner has approached this Court by filing the present Writ Petition.
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5. Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the records.
6. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and the relief sought for by the petitioner, this Court, without going into the merits of the case, directs the respondent to consider and pass appropriate orders on the petitioner's application dated 08.08.2026, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of 4 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
7. Accordingly, this writ petition is allowed. No costs. 02-11-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No SHR To The Tahsidlar Tondiarpet Taluk Rettai kuzhi Street, Tondiarpet Chennai 600081.
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P.T.ASHA J. SHR WP No. 43752 of 2026 02-11-2026