WP No. 22957 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 18-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ WP No. 22957 of 2026 Arulmozhi W/o.Danavel, 252, Pillayar kovil street, Mattur village, Chinnasalem Taluk, Kallakurichi District. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District collector, Kallakurichi District. 2. The Tahsildar, Chinnasalem Taluk, Kallakurichi District. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for a writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider petitioner application dated 13.3.2025 and directing the respondents for issue death certificate of petitioner’s late husband Danavel. For Petitioner(s): Mr. V.Gunasekar For Respondent(s): Mr. J.V.Sakthi Balakrishnan, Counsel for Govt. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 22957 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 5 ORDER By consent of learned counsel on both sides, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself. 2. The present writ petition has been filed praying for a writ of Mandamus, seeking a direction to respondents to consider petitioner’s application dated 13.3.2025 and directing them to issue death certificate of petitioner’s late husband Danavel. 3. At the outset, the learned counsel appearing for the respondents would submit that petitioner's application dated 13.03.2025 would be considered and appropriate orders would be passed after issuing notice to petitioner and any other interested parties, within a time period to be stipulated by this Court. Agreed to by the learned counsel for petitioner. 4. In view of the above, taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the case and the limited relief sought for in this Writ Petition, there shall be a direction to respondents to consider the petitioner's application dated 13.03.2025, on its own merits, keeping in view under the provision of the Tamil Nadu Registration of Births and Deaths Rules, 2000 and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law, after issuing notice and after affording https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 22957 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 5 reasonable opportunity of hearing to petitioner and any other interested party within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of uploading of web copy without waiting for receipt of certified copy of the order. 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 case on its own merits and in accordance with law. 5. Accordingly, the writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 18-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No jv To 1. The District collector, Kallakurichi District. 2. The Tahsildar, Chinnasalem Taluk, Kallakurichi District. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 22957 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 5 MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ, J. jv WP No. 22957 of 2026 18-06-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 22957 of 2026 __________ Page5 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis