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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
J.NISHA BANU, M.JOTHIRAMAN, JJ
E.Ramadevi – Appellant
Versus
The Tahsildar, Villianur Taluk, Puducherry – Respondent
The judgment of the Supreme Court, as reflected in the provided document, affirms that community certificates can be issued based on the origin of the mother when supported by valid documentation. The Court has emphasized that administrative practices that hinder this process are unconstitutional and violate the principles of equality enshrined in the Constitution. The Court has directed authorities to issue community certificates to individuals based on their maternal origin without requiring them to obtain separate judicial orders, provided that the supporting documents are verified and found to be genuine (!) (!) (!) (!) (!) (!) .
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| 1. petitioner's claim for community certificate based on maternal lineage. (Para 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5) |
| 2. court's observations on administrative practices and legal precedents. (Para 7 , 8 , 9 , 11 , 12) |
| 3. court's decision allowing the issuance of the community certificate. (Para 10 , 13) |
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS Reserved on 24.07.2025 Pronounced on 11.08.2025 C O R A M THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE J.NISHA BANU AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.JOTHIRAMAN W.P.No.27186 of 2025 E.Ramadevi . Petitioner -vs-
The Tahsildar, Villianur Taluk, Puducherry-605 110. ... Respondent Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India , praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent herein to issue community certificate to the petitioner's son C.Kishore based on the petitioner's community (mother's origin).
For Petitioner : Mr.M.R.Thangavel For Respondent : Mr.V.Vasanthakumar Addl. Govt. Pleader (Pondy)
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O R D E R
(Order of the Court was made by J.NISHA BANU,J.
This writ petition has been filed for a direction to the respondent herein to issue community certificate to the petitioner's son C.Kishore based on the petitioner'
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