W.P.(MD).No.917 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 12.01.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P(MD)No.917 of 2026 C.Arumugam ... Petitioner Vs. 1. The Commissioner, Madurai Corporation, Madurai. 2. The Registrar of Birth and Death, Madurai Corporation, Madurai. ... Respondents 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 petitioner's name as “C.Arumugam” instead of “P.Priya” in her daughter's Birth Certificate on the basis of petitioner's representation dated 19.11.2025 in accordance with law within the time stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.Baburajendran For Respondents : Mr.K.K.Kannan Standing Counsel O R D E R The present writ petition has been filed seeking a Mandamus as against the respondents to correct the petitioner's name as “C.Arumugam” instead of “P.Priya” in her daughter's Birth Certificate that was issued on 28.11.2011. 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD).No.917 of 2026 2. It is the case of the writ petitioner that her name is “C.Arumugam” however, it has been wrongly referred to as “P.Priya” in the Birth Certificate issued to her daughter namely, P.Hansika. Hence, she has made a representation to the first respondent on 19.11.2025 to amend the said name and issue fresh Birth Certificate. 3. Considering the above said facts, the second respondent is directed to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 19.11.2025 and pass orders within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 4. With the above said observation, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 12.01.2026 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No ebsi 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD).No.917 of 2026 To 1. The Commissioner, Madurai Corporation, Madurai. 2. The Registrar of Birth and Death, Madurai Corporation, Madurai. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD).No.917 of 2026 R.VIJAYAKUMAR,J. ebsi W.P(MD)No.917 of 2026 12.01.2026 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis