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Pugazharasan.P v. Union of India

Madras HC18 Jun 2026WP/22821/2026

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Madras High Court, W.P.No.22821 of 2026, decided 18-06-2026 (G. Jayachandran J., N. Mala J.). Petition under Article 226 for mandamus to Tahsildar, Thirunallar (Puducherry) for Community Certificate based on mother's origin; dismissed for lack of clarity in affidavit as to applicant and grounds; liberty to file afresh writ petition with clear facts; no costs. Keywords: community certificate, mandamus, Article 226, Puducherry revenue authorities, dismissal for defective affidavit.

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Liberty to the petitioner to file afresh writ petition with clear facts; no order as to costs. ¶18

Pugazharasan.P Vs Union of India — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

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W.P. No. 22821 of 2026

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 18-06-2026

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE Dr. JUSTICE G. JAYACHANDRAN AND THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE N. MALA

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W.P.No.22821 of 2026

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Pugazharasan.P, S/o.Pugazhendhi J, No.24, North Street, Kiliyanur Pet, Nedungadu, Karaikal, Pudhucherry, Pin code- 609 603. … Petitioner

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vs.

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Union of India, Rep. by its Secretary to Government, (Revenue), Government of Puducherry, Chief Secretariat, Puducherry.

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The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Thirunallar – 609 603. … Respondents

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Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2^nd respondent to issue Community Certificate to the petitioner based on the petitioner’s mother’s origin.

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For Petitioner: Mr.Stalin Abhimanyu For Respondents: Mr.Sreedhar, Additional Government Pleader, (Puducherry)

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W.P. No. 22821 of 2026

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O R D E R

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(Order of the Court was made by G.Jayachandran J.)

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Reading of the affidavit, we find no clarity for whom the application is made and on what ground the writ petition is prayed for. Hence, this Writ Petition stands dismissed, with liberty to the petitioner to file afresh writ petition with clear facts. There shall be no order as to costs.

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(Dr. G.JAYACHANDRAN, J.) & (N.MALA J.) 18-06-2026

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Index :Yes/No. Neutral Citation :Yes/No. bsm

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Page Nos.2/4

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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W.P. No. 22821 of 2026

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To,

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The Secretary to Government, (Revenue), Union Of India Government of Puducherry, Chief Secretariat, Puducherry.

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2.The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Thirunallar- 609 603.

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The Government Pleader (Puducherry), High Court, Madras.

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Page Nos.3/4

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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W.P. No. 22821 of 2026

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Dr. G.JAYACHANDRAN, J. AND N.MALA, J. bsm

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W.P.No.22821 of 2026

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18-06-2026

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