IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

Dated : 05.01.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE Ms. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA

W.P.No. 50493 of 2025

Mathew Manoj Chacko ...petitioner

Vs.

The Registrar of Births and Deaths

Greater Chennai Corporation,

4/9, Parry’s Comer, George Town,

Chennai, Tamil Nadu - 600001 ...respondents

Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Section 226 of the Constitution of India for issue of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to effect correction in the Death Certificate of late V.I.Chacko by replacing the

name “Jeelu Chacko” with “Mary Chacko”.

For petitioner : Mr. C.Prasanna Venkatesh

For respondent : Mrs. Akila Rajendran

Standing Counsel.

O R D E R

This writ petition is filed for the following relief:

“To direct the respondent to effect correction in the Death Certificate of late V.I.Chacko by replacing the name “Jeelu Chacko” with “Mary Chacko”.

2. The petitioner is the son of late V.I. Chacko, who passed away on 24.01.2024. The petitioner would submit that in the death certificate issued by the respondent, Greater Chennai Corporation, the name of the petitioner's mother (the spouse of the deceased) has been erroneously recorded as "Jeelu Chacko" instead of her correct and official name, "Mary Chacko." The name "Jeelu Chacko" is merely a nickname used informally and not reflected in any Government records.

3. The petitioner would submit that despite several representations and submission of documentary proof by the petitioner including on behalf of his brother and co-legal heir Abraham Chacko no corrective action has been taken by the respondent.

4. The petitioner would further submit that a written representation dated 30.06.2025 was also submitted to the respondent, enclosing all relevant materials, but it was to no avail. Hence, the petitioner is constrained to approach this Court.

5. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and considering the fact that the petitioner’s representation dated 30.06.2025 has not been considered till date, this writ petition is disposed of directing the respondent to consider the petitioner’s representation and dispose of the same within a period of 4 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs.

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