Petitioner sought correction of her name from Rakkupandi to Pandiyammal in Patta No.240 of Kallikudi village. The court disposed of the petition directing the Tahsildar to consider the request upon production of satisfactory documentary evidence, within six weeks.
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W.P.(MD)No.10649 of 2025
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED : 17.04.2025
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P.B.BALAJI
W.P.(MD)No.10649 of 2025
Pandiyammal
... Petitioner
Vs.
1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Madurai, Madurai District.
2.The Tahsildar, Madurai North Taluk, Madurai District. ... Respondents
PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2 nd respondent to modify the petitioner's name as “Pandiyammal” instead of “Rakkupandi” in Patta No.240 of Kallikudi Revenue Village, Madurai North Taluk, Madurai District within stipulated time fixed by this Court.
For Petitioner : Mr.RM.Arun Swaminathan For Respondents : Mr.B.Saravanan Additional Government Pleader
O R D E R
The petitioner seeks limited request for collection / modification of the petitioner's name as Pandiyammal instead of Rakkupandi in Patta No.240.
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2. Heard the learned counself or the petitioner and the learned Additional Government Pleader for the respondents.
3. Considering the limited relief sought for by the petitioner, this writ petition is disposed of, directing the 2 nd respondent to consider the request of the petitioner for modification of the petitioner's name as “Pandiyammal” instead of “Rakkupandi” subject to the petitioner producing satisfactory documentary evidence before the 2 nd respondent. The said exercise shall be completed within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order.
4 . With the above direction, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No
costs.
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the Tahsildar should modify the petitioner's name in Patta No.240 as directed under a writ of mandamus.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
Pandiyammal
The Revenue Divisional Officer, Madurai, Madurai District
The Tahsildar, Madurai North Taluk, Madurai District
P.B.Balaji
As recorded by the court registry
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