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Seethaiyammal v. The Tahsildar
Madras HCWP(MD)/106/2023
Case brief
AI extract
What is this about?
The Madurai Bench set aside the respondent's mechanical rejection of an application for a legal heir certificate. The court directed an enquiry to verify the petitioner's relationship as the deceased's sister and to issue the certificate if established, within twelve weeks.
What did the court decide?
The impugned order is set aside. The respondent shall hold an enquiry, verify the petitioner's status as a legal heir, and issue the legal heir certificate within twelve weeks.