T.A.K Thommen v. the Tahsildar, Kanayannur Taluk
Case brief
What is this about?
The petitioner's wife died in 2011 leaving him as an heir under the Indian Succession Act. An heirship certificate issued by the respondent erroneously listed the deceased's parents. The court directed the respondent to consider the petitioner's application for correction and issue a final decision within two months. The writ petition was disposed of accordingly.
What did the court decide?
Direction to the respondent to consider the petition dated 26/12/2017 seeking correction of the heirship certificate and attain finality within two months.