WP No.18948 of 2026 __________ p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 02-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ WP No.18948 of 2026 S.Lokharatahaka Rao S/o.Subrayalunaidu, New No.6, Old No.24/1, Ramaya Street, West Mambalam, Chennai-33. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector, Chennai Collector Office, No. 62 Rajaji Salai, Chennai-01. 2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Mambalam Guindy Taluk office, Chennai-53. 3. The Tashildhar, Mambalam Taluk office, New No.1, Old No. 2, Bharadhidasan Salai, K.K.Nagar, Chennai 78. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for a writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents to consider the representation dated 27.11.2025 made by the petitioner for issuing class II Legal Heirship certificate in favour of S.Lokharatahaka Rao and the Legal Heirs of Late K.Chandralekha namely a) K.Nageswararao b) P.Vasanthakumari c) K.Kottiswararao d) K.Dharmendra Rao e) M.Geethalakshmi. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No.18948 of 2026 __________ p. 2 For Petitioner(s): No Appearance For Respondent(s): Mr.M.Guruprasad Counsel for Government Side ORDER The present writ petition is filed praying for a writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 27.11.2025, for issuance of Class II Legal Heirship certificate in favour of S.Lokharatahaka Rao and the Legal Heirs of Late K.Chandralekha namely: a) K.Nageswararao b) P.Vasanthakumari c) K.Kottiswararao d) K.Dharmendra Rao and e) M.Geethalakshmi. 2. At the outset, the learned counsel for respondents would submit that the petitioner may have to take out an online application seeking issuance of legal heirship certificate. If any such application is submitted by the petitioner, the same would be considered and appropriate orders would be passed by the respondents in accordance with law, within a time period to be stipulated by this Court. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No.18948 of 2026 __________ p. 3 3. In view thereof, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. It is open to the petitioner to take out an online application seeking issuance of legal heirship certificate. If any such application is made by the petitioner, the same shall be considered by the appropriate respondent and orders shall be passed on merits and in accordance with law within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of such application filed by the petitioner. It is made clear that this Court has not expressed any views with regard to the merits of the case and it is open to the concerned respondent to consider the matter on its own merits and in accordance with law. No costs. 02-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No MKA To: 1. The District Collector, Chennai Collector office, No.62 Rajaji Salai, Chennai-01. 2. The Revenue Divisional Officer Mambalam Guindy Taluk Office, Chennai-53. 3. The Tashildhar, Mambalam Taluk office, New No.1, Old No.2, Bharadhidasan Salai, K.K.Nagar, Chennai-78. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No.18948 of 2026 __________ p. 4 MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ J. MKA WP No.18948 of 2026 02-06-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis