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P.Vidyadevi v. The District Collector

Mandamus (Article 226, Constitution of India) – Birth certificate – Delay in enquiry

Madras HC24 Mar 2026WP(MD)/7793/2026

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Birth certificate issuance delayed despite enquiry notice Na.Ka.No.E-3839519/2025/F dated 22.01.2026 issued by Revenue Divisional Officer, Madurai; applicant's sister residing in Belgium; writ of mandamus under Article 226 of the Constitution of India; Court directs completion of enquiry and passing of appropriate orders within two months; other respondents: District Collector, Madurai District and Commissioner, Madurai Corporation; no order as to costs.

What did the court decide?

Direction to the third respondent to complete the enquiry pursuant to the notice dated 22.01.2026 and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law within two (2) months from the date of receipt of a copy of the order; no order as to costs. ¶28

P.Vidyadevi Vs The District Collector — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

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WP(MD). No.7793 of 2026

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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Dated : 24/03/2026

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE HEMANT CHANDANGOUDAR

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WP(MD). No.7793 of 2026

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P.Vidyadevi ... Petitioner

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The District Collector, Madurai District, Madurai.

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The Commissioner, Madurai Corporation, Tallakulam, Madurai.

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The Revenue Divisional Officer, Madurai, Madurai District. ... Respondents

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PRAYER :-

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Writ Petition, filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this court to issue a Writ of Mandamus for a direction, directing the respondent No.3 to expedite the enquiry and issue Birth Certificate to the petitioners Sister namely Hemalatha Paulpandian in pursuance to the enquiry notice in Na.Ka.No.E-3839519/2025/F dated 22.01.2026 issued by Respondent No.3 within the time period stipulated by this Honble Court.

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

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WP(MD). No.7793 of 2026

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For Petitioner : Mr. T.Aswin Raja Simman, Advocate.

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For Respondent : Mr.P.Subbaraj, for R1 and R3

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learned Special Government Pleader

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Mr.S.Vidhyasagar for R2

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ORDER

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The petitioner is before this Court seeking a direction to the third respondent to expedite the enquiry and issue a birth certificate to the petitioner’s sister, Hemalatha Paulpandian, pursuant to the enquiry notice dated 22.01.2026.

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The petitioner submitted an application seeking issuance of a birth certificate for her sister, who is presently residing in Belgium. Though the third respondent issued a notice dated 22.01.2026 for conducting an enquiry, the petitioner contends that no further steps have been taken to conclude the enquiry.

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The learned Government Advocate submitted that the enquiry would be conducted and concluded within the time frame to be stipulated by this Court.

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WP(MD). No.7793 of 2026

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The said submission is placed on record. Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of with a direction to the third respondent to complete the enquiry, pursuant to the notice dated 22.01.2026, and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law within a period of two (2) months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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