JUDGMENT :

The order dated 27.07.2015, issued by the respondent / Superintendent of Prison, Central Prison, Madurai, stating that the writ petitioner has to produce the valid decree of divorce, if any obtained from the competent Court of law, for the purpose of entering the name of the second wife as a nominee in the service records and pension book, is under challenge in the present Writ Petition.

2. The writ petitioner, who had served as Jail Superintendent in Sub Jail, Uthamapalayam, Theni District, was allowed to retire from service on 31.10.2015 on attaining the age of superannuation.

3. The learned counsel appearing on behalf of the writ petitioner states that the writ petitioner got married with one A.Gracia Gnanamani, D/o. M.G. Adaikaladas on 09.02.1979. Out of their wedlock, a male child was born, named as Victor Daniel Raj. On account of certain misunderstanding and difference of opinion, the said A.Gracia Gnanamani left the matrimonial home and started living separately.

4. The learned counsel appearing on behalf of the writ petitioner states that in the presence of their parents and by way of mutual consent, which was accepted in their community, they have registered a deed