Chinnasamy v. The Tahsildar

ORDER By consent of learned counsel on both sides, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

¶2The present writ petition has been filed praying for a writ of Mandamus to direct the 2nd respondent to correct the name of petitioner's father in the Death Certificate bearing Registration No.DC/ Pennagaram/ 110/ 2020 dated 03.09.2020 from "Erumaikaran @ Kunji" to "Madhappan @ Kunji" by considering petitioner's representation dated 05.05.2026 and issue a corrected Death Certificate.

¶3At the outset, the learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents would submit that pursuant to petitioner's representation dated

05.05.2026, an enquiry has been scheduled before the first respondent today. He would submit that appropriate orders would be passed keeping in view Section 15 of the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969 and Rule 11 of the Registration of Births and Deaths Rules, within a time period to be stipulated by this Court. Agreed to by the learned counsel for petitioner. Page3 of 5

¶4In view of the same and taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the case, the first respondent is directed to consider petitioner's representation dated 05.05.2026 on its own merits and in accordance with law and pass appropriate orders, after issuing notice and after affording reasonable opportunity of hearing to petitioner and any other interested persons within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of uploading of web copy without waiting for receipt of certified copy of the order. It is made clear that this Court has not expressed any views on the merits of the case and it is open to the concerned respondent to consider the case on its own merits and in accordance with law.

¶5Accordingly, the writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 24-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order ANU To

¶1The Tahsildar Taluk office, Pennagaram Taluk,

¶2The sub Registrar Office of The sub Registrar , Pennagaram , Page4 of 5

¶3The Registrar of Births and Deaths/ Executive officer concerned, Pennagaram Taluk, WPoNo.o23928oofo2026 MOHAMMEDoSHAFFIQ,oJ. ANU WPoNo.o23928oofo2026 24-06-2026 Page5oofo5

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 24-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ Chinnasamy s/o. Late. Madappan @ Kunji, No. 1/292 Chinna Peramanur Village, B- Agraharam Post, Pennagaram Taluk, ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Tahsildar, Taluk office, Pennagaram Taluk, Dharmapuri District 2. The Sub Registrar, Office of The sub Registrar , Pennagaram, 3. The Registrar of Births and Deaths/ Executive Officer concerned, Pennagaram Taluk, Dharmapuri District ..Respondent(s) Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd respondents to correct the name of petitioner's father in the Death Certificate bearing Registration No. DC/ Pennagaram/ 110/ 2020 dated 03.09.2020 from "Erumaikaran @ Kunji" to "Madhappan @ Kunji" by considering petitioner's representation dated 05.05.2026 and issue a corrected Death Certificate within a time fixed by this court. Page2 of 5 For Petitioner(s): Mr.M.Selvam For Respondent(s): Mr.S.Sidhardha Vishnu Government Advocate