W.P(MD)No.20688 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 22.07.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI W.P(MD)No.20688 of 2026 Arumugavalli ... Petitioner(s) vs. 1.The Executive Officer, Kamuthi Town Panchayat, Kamuthi, Ramanathapuram District. 2.The Birth and Death Registrar, Kamuthi Town Panchayat, Kamuthi, Ramanathapuram District. ... Respondent(s) PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to correct the father name of the petitioner's daughter P.Muthupriya in the Birth Registrar and the Birth Certificate bearing Reg.No.920/2011/01 dated 24.11.2011, by substituting the incorrect entry Senthoorpandi with the correct name Pasumalingam by considering the petitioner's representation dated 13.07.2026, within the stipulated period fixed by this Court. 1/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.20688 of 2026 For Petitioner : Mr. S.Sabbanikarburajothi For R-1 and R-2 : Mr.R.Ramasamy, Counsel for State O R D E R This Writ Petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to correct the father's name of the petitioner's daughter, P. Muthupriya, in the Birth Register and the Birth Certificate bearing Registration No.920/2011/01 dated 24.11.2011 by substituting the incorrect entry "Senthoorpandi" with "Pasumalingam", based on the petitioner's representation dated 13.07.2026, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. 2. Heard Mr. S.Sabbanikarburajothi, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr.R.Ramasamy, learned Counsel for State, who takes notice on behalf of the respondents. 3. By consent of both parties, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission itself. 2/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.20688 of 2026 4. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner's representation dated 13.07.2026 is pending consideration before the respondents and no orders have been passed on the said representation. Hence, the petitioner has approached this Court by way of filing the present Writ Petition. 5. The learned counsel appearing for the respondents submitted that the petitioner's representation would be considered and appropriate orders would be passed by the respondents within the time stipulated by this Court. 6. Considering the limited relief sought for by the petitioner, this Writ Petition is disposed of with a direction to the respondents to consider and dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 13.07.2026 on its own merits and in accordance with law. Such exercise shall be completed as expeditiously as possible, preferably within a period of four (4) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. 22.07.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes TSG 3/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.20688 of 2026 To 1.The Executive Officer, Kamuthi Town Panchayat, Kamuthi, Ramanathapuram District. 2.The Birth and Death Registrar, Kamuthi Town Panchayat, Kamuthi, Ramanathapuram District. 4/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.20688 of 2026 M.DHANDAPANI ,J. TSG ORDER MADE IN W.P(MD)No.20688 of 2026 DATED : 22.07.2026 5/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis