WP No. 4715 of 2022 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 21-07-2025 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE N. ANAND VENKATESH WP No. 4715 of 2022 1. N.Janarthana Reddy S/o.Late.Nanjunda Reddy Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector Krishnagiri District, Krishnagiri. 2.The District Revenue officer, Krishnagiri District, Krishnagiri. 3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, o/o.Revenue Divisional office, Hosur and Taluk, Krishnagiri District. 4.The Tahsildar, Soulagiri Taluk, Krishnagiri District. 5.Amaravathiamma, W/o.Late.Nanja Reddy 6.Kesava reddy S/o.Late.Nanja Reddy 7.Sarasamma https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 4715 of 2022 W/o.Gopala Reddy 8.Raghunath Reddy S/o.Late.Nanja Reddy 9.Saradhamma W/o.Munusamy Reddy Respondent(s) PRAYER Forbearing the respondents 1 to 4 particularly the 3 rd respondents enquiry as called for as per notice dated 24.01.2022 vide Ref. No. Ka. 632/ 2021/A4 for cancellation of legal heir certificates dated 11.08.2011 and 22.12.2016 as already issued to the petitioner and to the respondents 5 to 9 on the basis of the petitioners representation dated 02.12.2021. For Petitioner(s): Mr.R.Thanjan For Respondent(s): Mr.R.Neelakandan Additional Advocate General asst by Mr.G.Velu Additional Government Pleader for R1-4 ORDER This writ petition has been filed challenging the notice issued by the third respondent dated 24.01.2022 for cancellation of the legal heirship certificate, which was already issued to the petitioner based on the representation made by the respondents 5 to 9. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 4715 of 2022 2. Heard Mr.R.Thanjan, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr.R.Neelakandan, learned Additional Advocate General assisted by Mr.G.Velu, learned Additional Government Pleader for 1 st to 4 th respondents. 3. In the considered view of this Court, a mere notice issued by the respondent cannot be made a subject matter of challenge. Ultimately, the third respondent has to give an opportunity to the petitioner and respondents 5 to 9, and a decision must be taken. If no decision has been taken till date, the third respondent can proceed further with the enquiry and pass appropriate orders. Accordingly, the writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. Consequently, any connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. 21-07-2025 gd Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes Neutral Citation:Yes/No https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 4715 of 2022 To 1.The district collector Krishnagiri District, Krishnagiri. 2.The District Revenue officer, Krishnagiri District, Krishnagiri. 3.The revenue divisional officer, o/o.Revenue Divisional office, Hosur and Taluk, Krishnagiri District. 4.The Tahsildar, Soulagiri Taluk, Krishnagiri District. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 4715 of 2022 N.ANAND VENKATESH J. gd WP No. 4715 of 2022 21-07-2025 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis