W.P(MD)No.22720 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 07.08.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI W.P(MD)No.22720 of 2026 M.Tamilselvi ... Petitioner(s) vs. 1.The District Collector, O/o. The District Collector, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar. 2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, O/o. The Revenue Divisional Office, Virudhuangar District, Virudhunagar. 3.The Tahsildar, Kariyapatti Taluk, Virudhunagar District. 4.The Zonal Deputy Tahsildar, O/o. The Tahsildar, Kariyapatti Taluk, Virudhunagar District. 1/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.22720 of 2026 5.The Village Administrative Officer, O/o. The Village Administrative Office, Kariyapatti Taluk, Virudhunagar District. 6.Mookambigai 7.Harsan Prabhu 8.Dharsan Prabhu ... 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 fourth respondent to include the petitioner's name as well as the petitioner's children name in the legal heir certificate, till then no legal heir certificate having been issued to the petitioner's husband without getting her permission and consent based on the petitioner's representation dated 29.06.2026. For Petitioner : Mr.P.Veerapandi For R-1 to R-4 : Mr.A.Mohan, Government Advocate O R D E R This Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the fourth respondent to include the petitioner's name as well as the petitioner's children name in the legal heir certificate, till then no legal heir certificate having been issued to the petitioner's husband without getting her 2/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.22720 of 2026 permission and consent based on the petitioner's representation dated 29.06.2026. 2. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr.A.Mohan, learned Additional Government Pleader, who accepts notice on behalf of respondent Nos.1 to 4. 3. Since no adverse order is going to be passed against respondent Nos.5 to 8, notice to them is dispensed with. 4. Considering the limited prayer sought for in this Writ Petition, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the petitioner's claim, the fourth respondent is directed to consider the petitioner's representation dated 29.06.2026 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, if the same has not already been considered. 5. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 07.08.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes TSG 3/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.22720 of 2026 To 1.The District Collector, O/o. The District Collector, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar. 2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, O/o. The Revenue Divisional Office, Virudhuangar District, Virudhunagar. 3.The Tahsildar, Kariyapatti Taluk, Virudhunagar District. 4.The Zonal Deputy Tahsildar, O/o. The Tahsildar, Kariyapatti Taluk, Virudhunagar District. 5.The Village Administrative Officer, O/o. The Village Administrative Office, Kariyapatti Taluk, Virudhunagar District. 4/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.22720 of 2026 M.DHANDAPANI ,J. TSG ORDER MADE IN W.P(MD)No.22720 of 2026 DATED : 07.08.2026 5/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis