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J.Esther Suganthi Mani v. The District Collector

Madras HC7 Apr 2021WP/5052/2021

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Petitioner sought writ of mandamus for issuance of legal heir certificate for deceased mother. Court directed party to submit documents including death certificate and address proof for enquiry within six weeks.

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Directed to furnish death certificate, address proof and other relevant documents; second respondent to conduct enquiry and issue legal heir certificate within six weeks.

J.Esther Suganthi Mani Vs The District Collector — Madras HC (2021) — LawSathi Research

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 07.04.2021

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE Mrs. JUSTICE PUSHPA SATHYANARAYANA

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W.P.No.5052 of 2021

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(Heard through VC)

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J.Esther Suganthi Mani .. Petitioner
Vs.
1.The District Collector
Collectorate Office
Chennai - 1
2.The Tahsildar
Ayanavaram Taluk
Palli Arasan Street
Anna Nagar, Chennai - 600 010
3.The Tahsildar
Ponneri Taluk
Thiruvallur District - 601 204
.. Respondents

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PRAYER: Writ Petition filed Under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to issue legal heir certificate of petitioner's mother Mrs.Marry Chellathai died on 25.5.2017.

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For Petitioner : Mr.S.Mohan

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For Respondents : Mr.V.Shanmugasundar, Spl. GP

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This petition is for a writ of mandamus, directing the respondents to issue legal heir certificate of petitioner's mother Mrs.Marry Chellathai, who died on 25.5.2017.

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It is the case of the petitioner that the on line application made by the petitioner seems to have been rejected on the ground that the petitioner was not residing in the said address. Hence it is only a cryptic order without any reasons.

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Considering the facts and circumstances of the case https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ and the submissions made on either side, this Court, without

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expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, directs the petitioner to furnish all those documents, including the death certificate and address proof etc and any other documents that may be required by the authorities, which are relevant for the purpose of issuing a Legal Heir certificate. The second respondent, is thereafter, directed to conduct an enquiry, verify the relevant particulars and pass appropriate orders issuing a Legal Heir certificate, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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With the above direction, the writ petition is
disposed of. No costs.

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Post the matter on 05.07.2021, for reporting
compliance.
Sd/-
Assistant Registrar(CS-III)
//True copy//
Sub Assistant Registrar
Asr
To
1.The District Collector
Collectorate Office
Chennai - 1
2.The Tahsildar
Ayanavaram Taluk
Palli Arasan Street
Anna Nagar, Chennai - 600 010
3.The Tahsildar
Ponneri Taluk
Thiruvallur District - 601 204
W.P.No.5052 of 2021
PP(CO)
GMY(21/04/2021)

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J.Esther Suganthi Mani v. The District Collector

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