N.Rajendran v. The Secretary to the Government of India
Writ of Mandamus – Appointment as Notary
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What is this about?
Single-judge Madras High Court order (Mohammed Shaffiq J., dated 19-06-2026) in WP No.23046 of 2026 (N. Rajendran v. Secretary to the Government of India, Ministry of Law and Justice and others). Mandamus under Article 226 sought to compel consideration of the petitioner's representation dated 23.03.2026 — a review under Rule 8(3) of the Notaries Act, 1956 against rejection of his application (reference NR/2021/15560) for appointment as notary for the entire State of Tamil Nadu — which had awaited orders for nearly six months. By consent, the petition was finally disposed of at the admission stage: the concerned respondent was directed to dispose of the review within eight (8) weeks of uploading of the web copy, after a reasonable opportunity of hearing, in accordance with law; the Court expressly declined to opine on merits. Disposed of, no costs. Useful search terms: Notaries Act 1956 Rule 8(3); notary appointment review; mandamus to dispose review; eight weeks timeline; reasonable opportunity of hearing.