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2026 DAILYLAW 97128 (MAD)

Esakkiammal v. Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)

WP(MD)/36781/2025 · 2026-01-02

Krishnan Ramasamy

Transfer Petitionbody2026

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W.P.(MD)No.36781 of 2025 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 02.01.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE Mr. JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY W.P.(MD)No.36781 of 2025 Esakkiammal ...Petitioner vs. 1.Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), Rep. by its Director, UIDAI, Regional Office, Khanija Bhavan, No.49, 3rd Floor, South Wing Race Course Road, Bangaluru - 560 001, Karnataka State. 2.The Officer in Charge, Aadhaar Enrolment Center, Zonal Office, No.17-G, K.K.Nagar, Opp to Madurai District Court, Madurai City. ...Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to issue the Aadhaar Card of the petitioner's daughter Veeralakshmi, aged 22 years, by updating the entries in her Aadhar Card No.2209 2053 2238 with proper biometric identifications, including finger prints and iris scan by considering the petitioner's daughter's Aadhar Enrolment and Update applications dated 26.05.2025 and 11.06.2025. For Petitioner : Mr.M.Solaisamy For Respondents : Mr.K.Govindarajan Deputy Solicitor General of India 1/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD)No.36781 of 2025 ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to issue Aadhaar Card to the petitioner's daughter, Veeralakshmi, aged 22 years, by updating the entries in her Aadhar Card No.2209 2053 2238, with proper biometric identifications, including finger prints and iris scan, by considering the petitioner's daughter's Aadhar Enrolment and Update applications dated 26.05.2025 and 11.06.2025. 2. Mr.K.Govindarajan, learned Deputy Solicitor General of India takes notice for the respondents. 3. By consent on either sides, this Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself. 4. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner's daughter has given applications dated 26.05.2025 and 11.06.2025 for issuance of updated Aadhaar Card with proper biometric identifications, including finger prints and iris scan. However, the same is yet to be considered. Hence, the Writ Petition. 2/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD)No.36781 of 2025 5. The learned Deputy Solicitor General of India appearing for the respondents would submit that the applications submitted by the petitioner's daughter will be considered within the time stipulated by this Court. 6. In view of the same, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, this Court directs the second respondent to consider the applications of the petitioner's daughter dated 26.05.2025 and 11.06.2025 and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law, within a period of four (4) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 7. With the above direction, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs. 02.01.2026 Speaking / Non-speaking order Index : Yes/No NCC : Yes/No mbi 3/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD)No.36781 of 2025 To 1.Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), Rep. by its Director, UIDAI, Regional Office, Khanija Bhavan, No.49, 3rd Floor, South Wing Race Course Road, Bangaluru - 560 001, Karnataka State. 2.The Officer in Charge, Aadhaar Enrolment Center, Zonal Office, No.17-G, K.K.Nagar, Opp to Madurai District Court, Madurai City. 4/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD)No.36781 of 2025 KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J. mbi W.P.(MD)No.36781 of 2025 02.01.2026 5/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis