2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 18407
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
R.VIJAYAKUMAR, J
Bill Austin D – Appellant
Versus
The Registrar – Respondent
W.P.(MD)No.5116 of 2026
For the Appellants/Petitioners: M/s.M.P.Sunil
For the Respondents: M/s.H.Jasima Yashim, M/s.Ajmal Associates, Mr.N.Satheesh Kumar
A Writ of Mandamus can compel the issue of certificates when requested appropriately and the issuing body has confirmed availability.
Headnote:The present writ petition, filed under Article 226, seeks a mandamus for certificate issuance based on a representation dated 08.01.2026. The petitioner, a student of the third respondent college, claims all examinations have been passed but certificates remain undelivered. The court observed that a communication for the certificates was made by the University. The petitioner is directed to collect the certificates in person. No costs.
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| 1. writ petition seeks mandamus for certificates. (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. court notes communication regarding certificate availability. (Para 3) |
| 3. petitioner directed to collect certificates in person. (Para 4) |
ORDER
The present writ petition has been filed seeking a mandamus directing the respondent to issue appropriate certificates based upon the representation of the petitioner dated 08.01.2026.
2. According to the learned Counsel appearing for the writ petitioner, she had studied in the 3rd respondent College and has cleared all the examination. So far, the certificates have not been issued by the respondent. Hence, the present writ petition.
3. The learned Counsel appearing for the first and second respondents brought to the notice of the Court that a communication has been addressed by the University to the Principal enclosing all the certificates of the writ writ petitioner.
4. Therefore, the petitioner is directed to approach the third respondent in person and collect the certificates.
5. With the above said observations, this writ petition stands disposed of.
No costs.