The petitioner sought certified copies of documents under Section 76 of the Indian Evidence Act via writ petition. The Court held that the petitioner was attempting to convert writ proceedings into RTI proceedings, which is not permitted. The writ petition was dismissed.
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W.P(MD)No.4216 of 2022
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED : 03.11.2025
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN
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K.S.Marimuthu ... Petitioner
Vs.
The District Collector, District Collectorate Office Premises, Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli-627 009. ... Respondent
Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondent to issue certified copies of the public documents sought by the petitioner in his Representation/Application dated 24.10.2021 made under section 76 of Indian Evidence Act, 1872 within a stipulated time fixed by this Court.
For Petitioner : Mr.A.George Stephen Kanikkairaj
For Respondent : Mr.B.Ramanathan Additional Government Pleader
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ORDER
None appears for the writ petitioner.
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The District Collector, District Collectorate Office Premises, Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli-627 009.
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether a writ petition can be used to compel the issuance of public documents in lieu of RTI proceedings.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
K.S.Marimuthu
The District Collector, District Collectorate Office Premises, Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli-627 009.
G.R.SWAMINATHAN
As recorded by the court registry
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