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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
G.K. Ilanthiraiyan, J
Jeyalakshmi – Appellant
Versus
The District Collector – Respondent
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| 1. challenge to cancellation of legal heirship certificate without due process. (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. petitioner entitled to notice and hearing as a listed legal heir. (Para 3 , 4 , 5) |
| 3. impugned order set aside with directions for fresh consideration. (Para 6) |
O R D E R
The writ petition has been filed challenging the order passed by the third respondent dated 07.05.2026, thereby cancelling the legal heirship certificate issued in favour of the petitioner on the instance of the fifth respondent herein.
2. The petitioner got married to one Sakkarai and gave birth to four children. Her father died on 12.12.1963, leaving behind the petitioner and seven other persons as his legal heirs. During his lifetime, he took care of his legal heirs. After his demise, all the legal heirs are in possession and enjoyment of the properties belonging to their father. In fact, on the basis of the legal heirship certificate, all the legal heirs had executed sale deeds in favour of third parties. While being so, the petitioner submitted an application in the year 2023 seeking the legal heirship certificate of the petitioner's father along with necessary documents. After conducting inquiry and v
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