Madras High Court
WP(MD)/30993/2026 of K.Poongodi Vs The District Collector on 2 November 2026
WP(MD) No. 30993 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 02-11-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY
WP(MD) No. 30993 of 2026
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and
WMP(MD) No.23801 of 2026
K.Poongodi,
No.2/68-A,
2nd Plot, M.M.C.Colony,
Avaniyapuram, Madurai.
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The District Collector,
Madurai District, Madurai.
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer,
O/o. The Revenue Divisional Officer,
Madurai District.
3. The Tahsildar,
Madurai South Taluk,
Madurai District.
..Respondent(s)
PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court for issuance of a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, to call for records pertaining to the impugned rejection order passed by the third respondent dated Nil and quash the same as illegal and consequently direct the third respondent to issue legal heir certificate to the petitioner in respect of her deceased son namely K.Balaji in petitioner's Application dated 07.08.2026 in No.TN-7202068071794
within the time stipulated by this Court.
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For Petitioner
: Mr.V.Selvakumar
For Respondents
: Mr.R.Parthiban
Special Government Pleader
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ORDER
An online order rejecting the petitioner's request for a legal heir certificate is challenged in this Writ Petition.
2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the order merely records that some of the legal heirs of the deceased were omitted. In the absence of any further particulars, he submits that the order is unsustainable.
3. Accepting notice for all the respondents, Mr.R.Parthiban, learned Special Government Pleader, refers to the FIR in Crime No.273 of 2026. He points out that it is recorded therein that the deceased was married with children. Because the petitioner failed to disclose the details of all legal heirs, he submits that the request was rejected.
3. On perusal of the impugned order, it is noticeable that said order merely records that some of the legal heirs' details were omitted as per the report of the Village Administrative Officer and the Revenue Inspector. Since the order contains no further particulars, reconsideration is __________
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WP(MD) No. 30993 of 2026 warranted. Towards that end, the impugned order is set aside and the matter is remanded for reconsideration.
4. The petitioner is directed to provide particulars of all legal heirs in terms of G.O.(Ms) No.110, Revenue and Disaster Management, Revenue Administration Wing, RA-3(2) Section, dated 13.03.2024. Subject to submission of the same within 15 days from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, a fresh order shall be issued within 2 months therefrom.
5. This Writ Petition is disposed of on the above terms. There shall be no order as to costs. Consequently, the connected Miscellaneous Petition is closed. 02-11-2026 Index: No Speaking Neutral Citation: No JEN To
1. The District Collector, Madurai District, Madurai.
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, O/o. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Madurai District. __________
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3. The Tahsildar, Madurai South Taluk, Madurai District. __________
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WP(MD) No. 30993 of 2026 SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY, J. JEN WP(MD) No. 30993 of 2026 02-11-2026 __________
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