Madras High Court
WP(MD)/31784/2026 of Raja P Vs The District Collector on 10 November 2026
WP(MD) No. 31784 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 10-11-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY
WP(MD) No. 31784 of 2026
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P.Raja,
Door No. 2/436,
Naudu Street,
Kovilangulam Village,
Virudhunagar District.
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The District Collector,
Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar.
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer,
Aruppukottai, Virudhunagar District.
3. The Village Administrative Officer,
Aruppukottai, Virudhunagar District.
4. The Sub - Registrar,
Registrar of Birth - Death,
Aruppukottai, Virudhunagar District.
5. The Tahsildar,
Aruppukottai Taluk, Virudhunagar District.
..Respondent(s)
PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to issue the death certificate of Parasuram, S/o. Pothinaudu who died on 04.01.1977 at Kovilangulam Village by considering the representation made by the petitioner dated 07.10.2026, within the time frame fixed by this Court.
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For Petitioner
: M/s.M.Lavanya
For Respondents
: Mr.P.Pethu Rajesh
Additional Government Pleader
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ORDER
After submitting representation dated 07.10.2026 for issuance of a death certificate in relation to the death of the petitioner's father, Parasuram, the petitioner has approached this Court for directions in that regard.
2. Accepting notice for all the respondents, Mr.P.Pethu Rajesh, learned Additional Government Pleader, points out that the petitioner is required to approach the jurisdictional Judicial Magistrate since the date of death was more than three years prior to the date of application.
3. Leaving it open to the petitioner to approach the jurisdictional Judicial Magistrate, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 10-11-2026 Index: No Speaking Neutral Citation: No JEN
WP(MD) No. 31784 of 2026 To
1. The District Collector, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar.
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Aruppukottai, Virudhunagar District.
3. The Village Administrative Officer, Kovilangulam Village, Aruppukottai, Virudhunagar District.
4. The Sub - Registrar, Registrar of Birth - Death, Aruppukottai, Virudhunagar District.
5. The Tahsildar, Aruppukottai Taluk, Virudhunagar District.
WP(MD) No. 31784 of 2026 SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY, J. JEN WP(MD) No. 31784 of 2026 10-11-2026