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2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 20888
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
MS. P.T. ASHA, J
G.Manavalan – Appellant
Versus
The District Collector – Respondent
Writ Petition
For the Appellants/Petitioners: Mr.V.S.Senthilkumar
For the Respondents: Mr.R.Neelakandan, AAG assisted by Mr.Yogesh Kannadasan, SGP for R1-2
Court mandates consideration of a petitioner's representation for cancellation of a legal heir certificate within a specified time frame.
Headnote:This Judgment relates to a writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution, seeking a mandamus to direct the 2nd respondent to consider a representation for the cancellation of a legal heir certificate. The court directs the 2nd respondent to consider the representation in accordance with law within four weeks after hearing both parties.
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| 1. notice and enquiry before certificate cancellation. (Para 2) |
| 2. background of the dispute and legal heir certificate. (Para 3) |
| 3. court's direction for timely consideration of representation. (Para 4 , 5) |
PRAYER : Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of mandamus directing the 2nd respondent to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 30.06.2025 and to take effective measures to conduct an enquiry and cancel the legal heir certificate dated 10.11.2024 bearing the Certificate No. TN- 7202410281647 and issue a fresh legal heir certificate.
For Petitioner(s): Mr.V.S.Senthilkumar For Respondent(s): Mr.R.Neelakandan, AAG assisted by Mr.Yogesh Kannadasan, SGP for R1-2
ORDER
The petition has been filed to direct the 2nd respondent to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 30.06.2025 and to take effective measures to conduct an enquiry and cancel the legal heir certificate dated 10.11.2024 bearing the Certificate No. TN- 7202410281647 and issue a fresh legal heir certificate.
2. It is the case of the petitioner that he was married to one Mrs.Rani on
14.06.1970 and the couple had no children. Out of goodwill, they took care of the 3rd respondent who is none other than the daughter of the sister of the petitioner’s wife. Thereafter, due to health issues, the petitioner’s wife died on 30.07.2024, due to which, the petitioner went to Kanchipuram to stay with his brother for emotional support. When the petitioner went to the house of the 3rd respondent and requested her to return his belongings, jewellery, cash and bank related documents, to his shock and surprise, she refused to return the items and forced him out of her residence.
3. Therefore, the petitioner lodged a complaint before the police, where during enquiry, the 3rd respondent produced the death certificate, legal heir certificate and claimed herself as the daughter of the couple. Aggrieved by the same, the petitioner made a representation before the 2nd respondent seeking cancellation of the false legal heir certificate. Till date, no action has been taken, aggrieved by which, the petitioner is before this Court.
4. Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record.
5.Considering the relief now sought for by the petitioner, this Court, without going into the merits of the case, directs the second respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 30.06.2025, on merits and in accordance with law and to pass appropriate orders, within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. It is needless to state that the enquiry shall be conducted only after issuing notice to the 3rd respondent as well and the orders shall be passed after hearing both the parties.
Accordingly, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs.
