Thulasibai vs The Greater Chennai Corporation Commisisoner The Greater Chennai Corporation

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2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 35968

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
M.DHANDAPANI, J
Thulasibai – Appellant
Versus
The Greater Chennai Corporation Commisisoner The Greater Chennai Corporation – Respondent

Important Points

Court directs authorities to consider representation for correcting erroneous spouse name in death certificate within stipulated time.

Subject

Civil - Writ Petition

Act Referred

Constitution of India: S.226

Headnote

Under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, petitioner sought correction of spouse name in husband's death certificate from 'Sarojini' to 'Thulasibai'. Petitioner represented on 16.03.2026 after husband's death on 29.01.2026, but no action taken. Court directed consideration without merits. Issue framed as directing consideration of representation for death certificate correction. Court observed representation pending, materials perused, and without merits, mandated hearing if needed. Writ petition disposed of with direction to decide within six weeks.

Advocates:
For Petitioner(s): Mr.S.Silambuselvan
For Respondent:Mr.G.T.Subramanian for R1 & R2, Mr.K.Tippu Sulthan for R3 & R4, Government Advocate

Table of Content
1. petition seeks correction of erroneous spouse name in death certificate. (Para 2 , 3)
2. direct consideration of representation with hearing within six weeks; petition disposed. (Para 5)

ORDER

By consent of both parties, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

2. This writ petition has been filed for a direction, directing the respondents to consider the petitioners representation dated 16.03.2026 and direct the 2nd Respondent to Correct the Spouse name in petitioners Husbands Death Certificate dated 29.01.2026 as Sarojini (Wrongly Mentioned) instead of Thulasibai (Correct Name).

3. It is the case of the petitioner that the petitioner's husband Ramamoorthy died on 29.01.2026, however, in the death certificate, wife name is mentioned as Sarojini instead of Thulasibai, in this regard, the petitioner gave a representation on 16.03.2026 to the respondents 1 to 4, however, the same is pending without consideration till date. Hence, this writ petition.

4. Heard both sides and perused the materials placed on record.

5. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, this Court without going into the merits of the case directs the respondents to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 16.03.2026 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law after giving opportunity of hearing to the interested parties, if any. Such exercise shall be completed within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this Order.

6. Accordingly, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.