Madras High Court
WP(MD)/30559/2026 of N.Shanmugam Vs The Tahsildar on 12 November 2026
WP(MD) No. 30559 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 12-11-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR
RAMAMOORTHY
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N.Shanmugam,
S/o.Nagamuthu,
Kadambakudi Village,
Keelauchani Post,
Devakottai Taluk,
Sivagangai District,
Currently Residing At,
53B,
Roja Street,
Housing Board,
Surakudi Road,
Kazhanivasal,
Karaikudi
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Tahsildar,
Devakottai Taluk,
Sivagangai District
2. The Village Administrative Officer
Sirunallur Panchayath,
Muppaillur,
Sevvapettai Post,
Devakottai Taluk,
Sivagangai 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 1st Respondent to issue Class-ll Legal Heir Certificate in respect of the __________
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deceased Mr. Sellathurai based on the Application No. TN- 7202607181847 dated 18.06.2026 and the Petitioners representation dated 11.08.2026 within such time period as may be stipulated by this Honble Court and pass any further or other orders as this Honble Court deem fit and proper under the circumstances of the case and thus render justice.
For Petitioner(s)
:M/s Sankarapandian S
For Respondent(s)
:Mr.R.Parthiban, SGP
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ORDER
After applying for a legal heir certificate in respect of the petitioner's deceased paternal uncle, Mr.Sellathurai, the petitioner has approached this Court for a direction to consider and dispose of the said application.
2. After the writ petition was instituted, by order dated 06.11.2026, the Tahsildar, Devakottai, rejected the application. In view thereof, this writ petition is disposed of by leaving it open to the petitioner to challenge order dated 06.11.2026 in accordance with law. No costs. 12-11-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No PKN __________
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WP(MD) No. 30559 of 2026 To
1. The Tahsildar Devakottai Taluk Sivagangai District
2. The Village Administrative Officer Sirunallur Panchayath Muppaillur Sevvapettai Post Devakottai Taluk Sivagangai District __________
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WP(MD) No. 30559 of 2026 SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY, J. PKN WP(MD) No. 30559 of 2026 12-11-2026 __________
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