W.P.No.41829 of 2025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED : 07.11.2025 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI W.P.No.41829 of 2025 B.Munirathinam .. Petitioner Vs. 1.The District Collector, Office of the District Collector, Krishnagiri, Tamilnadu-635109. 2.The Revenue District Officer, Office of the Revenue District Officer, Krishnagiri Taluk, Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu-635109. 3.The Tahsildar, Office of the Tahsildar, Krishnagiri Taluk, Tamil Nadu-635109. ... Respondent Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the 2nd respondent to consider the application no.1248/2025 dated 20.02.2025 to issue death certificate. 1 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.41829 of 2025 For petitioner : Mr.M.D.Thirunavukarasu For Respondents : Mr.S.Anitha, Special Government Pleader ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the 2nd respondent to consider the petitioner's application dated 20.02.2025 seeking issuance of death certificate in respect of her deceased father within the time that may be stipulated by this Court. 2. Mr.S.Anitha, learned Special Government Pleader takes notice on behalf of the respondents. 3. It is the case of the petitioner that both her father and mother died on 02.08.2016 and 23.08.2021 respectively. Thereafter, the petitioner had applied for death certificate in respect of her deceased parents vide application dated 20.02.2025 before the 2nd respondent. However, the same has not been considered so far. Hence, the present Writ Petition. 4. Learned Counsel appearing for the petitioner submits that it would suffice, if this Court issues a direction to the respondent to consider the petitioner’s application dated 20.02.2025 and pass appropriate orders on the same within the time that may be stipulated by this Court. 2 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.41829 of 2025 5. On the above contention, this Court heard the learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents who has no objection to the said order being passed. 6. In view of the limited relief sought for by the petitioner, this Court without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, directs the 2nd respondent to consider the petitioner’s application dated 20.02.2025 and pass appropriate orders on the same in accordance with law within a period of four (4) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after affording an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and any other interested parties. 7. This Writ Petition stands disposed of with the aforesaid direction. There shall be no order as to costs. 07.11.2025 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No Speaking Order/Non-Speaking Order Nhs 3 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.41829 of 2025 M.DHANDAPANI, J. Nhs To 1.The District Collector, Office of the District Collector, Krishnagiri, Tamilnadu-635109. 2.The Revenue District Officer, Office of the Revenue District Officer, Krishnagiri Taluk, Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu-635109. 3.The Tahsildar, Office of the Tahsildar, Krishnagiri Taluk, Tamil Nadu-635109. W.P.No.41829 of 2025 07.11.2025 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis