BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 01.04.2026 CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.SATHISH KUMAR AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.JOTHIRAMAN W.P.(MD)No.5990 of 2026 N.Mariappan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Virudhunagar District.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Sivakasi Sub Division, Virudhunagar District.

3.The Tahsildar, Sivakasi Taluk, Virudhunagar District. ... Respondents PRAYER:- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the third respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 31.01.2026 and to issue fresh community certificate based on the petitioner's father's community as Hindu Maravar (MBC/DNC) by following the GO.Ms.No.8 of the Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes and Minorities Welfare (BCC) Department, dated 09.12.2021, within the time limit fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Vishnuvardhan For Respondents : Mr.S.P.Maharajan Special Government Pleader

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by N.SATHISH KUMAR, J.)

This writ petition has been filed seeking a direction to the third respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 31.01.2026 and to issu