T.Karunakaran v. The District Collector

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 20-05-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G. R. SWAMINATHAN AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE V. LAKSHMINARAYANAN WP Nos. 20030 and 20043 of 2026 AND WMP Nos. 21411 and 21431 OF 2026 T.Karunakaran ..Petitioner(s) in both WPs Vs

¶1The District collector Office of the District Collectorate, Kallakurichi District

¶2The Revenue Divisional officer Tirukoilur, Kallakurichi district

¶3The Tahsildar Ulundurpet, Kallakurichi District ..Respondent(s) in both WPs Prayer in WP No.20030 of 2026 :- Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for the issuance of writ of Certiorarified Mandamus to call for the records pertaining to impugned online application status of the petitioners daughter vide Application number TN 5202509156936 dated

15.09.2025 and quash the same as illegal arbitrary without jurisdiction and consequently direct the respondents 1 to 3 to issue community certificate to the daughter of the petitioner within a stipulated time as directed by this Court. Page2 of 4 Prayer in WP No.20043 of 2026 :- Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for the issuance of writ of Certiorarified Mandamus to call for the records pertaining to impugned online application status of the petitioners son vide Application number TN 5202509157090 dated 15.09.2025 and quash the same as illegal arbitrary without jurisdiction and consequently direct the respondents 1 to 3 to issue community certificate to the daughter of the petitioner within a stipulated time as directed by this Court.

For Petitioner(s): in both WPs Mr. Krishnasamy Chinnasamy B. Shakila For Respondent(s): in both WPs Mr.L.S.M.Aasan Fizal Additional Government Pleader Common Order (Order of the Court was made by G.R.Swaminathan J.) Heard both sides.

¶2The writ petitioner had applied to the 3rd respondent seeking issuance of community certificates for his son and daughter. The petitioner's request was rejected vide communication dated 15.09.2025. Challenging the same, this writ petition has been filed.

¶3The petitioner has enclosed copies of his community certificate as well as the community certificates of his wife and father. It is seen that the writ Page3 of 4 petitioner, his wife as well as, the writ petitioner's father belong to Hindu Adi Dravidar community. Therefore, this Court is satisfied that the 3rd respondent has to necessarily issue community certificates (origin) to the writ petitioner's son and daughter. The same shall be done immediately.

¶4Accordingly, the impugned order dated 15.09.2025 issued by the 2nd respondent is hereby quashed and these writ petitions stand allowed. No costs. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. (G.R.S.,J.) (V.L.N.,J.) 20-05-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Note : Issue order copy on 20.05.2026 RKA/DNA To

¶1The District collector Office of the District collectorate, Kallakurichi District.

¶2The Revenue Divisional officer Tirukoilur, Kallakurichi District

¶3The Tahsildar Ulundurpet, Kallakurichi District Page4 of 4 G.R.SWAMINATHAN J. AND V.LAKSHMINARAYANAN J. RKA/DNA WP Nos. 20030 and 20043 of 2026

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