Lokeshwari v. The State Rep by

ORDER (Order of the Court was made by P.Velmurugan J.) This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the 2nd respondent to dispose the appeal dated 12.06.2026 preferred as against the rejection order dated

06.06.2026 passed by the 3rd respondent vide Application Nos.TN52026052912042 and TN52026052913690 for issuance of Scheduled Caste (Hindu Panniyandi) Community Certificates to the petitioner's minor children within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court.

¶2The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the community certificate is very necessary and therefore, a direction may be issued to the 2nd respondent to dispose the appeal preferred by the petitioner.

¶3Heard and perused the materials available on record.

¶4Admittedly, the writ petitioner filed applications before the 3rd respondent for issuance of community certificate for her minor children and the Page3 of 5 same was rejected by the 3rd respondent by an order dated 06.06.2026 against which, an appeal has been preferred before the 2nd respondent on 12.06.2026. Hence, this Court is of the opinion that it is necessary to issue a direction to the 2nd respondent to dispose of the appeal within a stipulated time.

¶5Accordingly, the 2nd respondent is directed to dispose of the appeal preferred by the writ petitioner, on its merits and in accordance with law, within a period of 30 days from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after giving notice and hearing all the parties concerned.

¶6With the above directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. (P.V.,J.) (K.G.T.,J.) 08-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order KSA-2 Page4 of 5 To

¶1The District collector, Collectorate, Dharmapuri District, Dharmapuri 636 705

¶2The Revenue Divisional officer Revenue Divisional office, Dharmapuri , Dharmapuri district

¶3The Tahsildar Taluk office, Karimangalam, Dharmapuri district 635111

¶4The Village Administrative officer Poonathanahalli Village, Kovilur post, Karimangalam Taluk, Dharmapuri district 635 205

¶5The Public Prosecutor High Court of Madras WPoNo.o26003oofo2026 P.VELMURUGAN,oJ. AND K.GOVINDARAJANoTHILAKAVADI,oJ. KSA-2 WPoNo.o26003oofo2026 08-07-2026 Page5oofo5

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 08-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE P. VELMURUGAN AND THE HON'BLE MRS.JUSTICE K. GOVINDARAJAN THILAKAVADI Lokeshwari W/o. Govindaraj, No. 1/148 K.Colony, Poonathanahalli, Kovilur post, Karimangalam Taluk, Dharmapuri District, Tamil Nadu 635 205 ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The State Rep By The District Collector, Collectorate, Dharmapuri District, Dharmapuri 636 705 2. The Revenue Divisional officer Revenue Divisional office, Dharmapuri, Dharmapuri District 3. The Tahsildar Taluk office, Karimangalam, Dharmapuri District - 635111 4. The Village Administrative officer Poonathanahalli Village, Kovilur post, Karimangalam Taluk, Dharmapuri District -635 205 ..Respondent(s) Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the 2nd respondent to dispose the appeal dated Page2 of 5 12.06.2026 preferred as against the rejection order dated 06.06.2026 passed by the 3rd respondent vide Application Nos. TN52026052912042 and TN52026052913690 for issuance of Scheduled Caste (Hindu Panniyandi) Community Certificates to the petitioner's minor children within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner(s): Mr. R.Thirumoorthy For Respondent(s): Mr. K. Surendar, Govt. Counsel