BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :16.03.2026 CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Karthika ... Petitioner Vs

1. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Paramakudi Taluk, Ramanathapuram District.

2. The Thasildar, Paramakudi Taluk, Ramanathapuram District. ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents herein to issue death certificate for the petitioner’s missing father who has been missing for past 10 years by considering the petitioner’s representation dated 18.12.2025.

For Petitioner : Mr. C.Senthil Murugan For Respondents : Mr.P.Thambidurai Government Advocate

O R D E R

The writ petition is filed directing the respondents to issue death certificate to the petitioner's missing father, who is missing for the past 10 years by considering the petitioner’s representation dated 18.12.2025.

2. When the matter came up for hearing, the learned Government Advocate, on instructions, would submit that already the representation has been considered and an order has been passed on 24.12.2025 directing the petitioner to approach the Civil Court.

3. It is also further submitted that a Division Bench of this Court in W.P.(MD) No.18886 of 2024, dated 25.02.2026 in the case of S.Panjavarnam vs. The Tahsildar, Ramanathapuram, had finally taken a view that in such matters of missing cases, the aggrieved persons have to take recourse only before the civil court.

4. In view thereof, this writ petition is disposed of on the following terms:

(a)The petitioner shall approach the competent Civil Court in the manner known to law for due declaration in accordance with law;

(b) As and when such suit is filed, the same shall be decided as expeditiously as possible, in any event not later than six (6)

months from the date of an institution of the suit; and (c) No costs.

NCC : Yes/No 16.03.2026 apd To

1. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Paramakudi Taluk, Ramanathapuram District.

2. The Thasildar, Paramakudi Taluk, Ramanathapuram District.

D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY .,J .

apd ORDER MADE IN

16.03.2026