Dhandapani v. The District Collector

ORDER The present writ petition has been filed for a direction to second respondent to issue Nativity certificate to petitioner's Gradson, Varun Thiruvengadam forthwith, taking into consideration the Nativity certificate already issued to his mother and all other relevant records for enabling petitioner's gradson Varun Thiruvengadam to take part in the MBBS/BDS Admission process.

¶2It is submitted by learned State Counsel for respondents that petitioner's request for issuance of Nativity certificate has been returned with a direction to petitioner to submit requisite documents, including birth certificate, passport and bona fide certificate.

¶3Learned counsel for petitioner would submit that they are unaware of the fact that their representation has in fact been returned for want of the above documents. He would submit that they may be permitted to upload fresh representation/application along with requisite documents and would only request that on uploading of the same, the same may be considered and nativity certificate be issued, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. Page3 of 5

¶4Learned State Counsel for respondents would submit that it is open to petitioner to represent fresh application along with requisite documents, if the same is uploaded, it would be considered and appropriate orders would be passed, in accordance with law, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

¶5In view thereof, this Court is inclined to dispose of writ petition with following directions:

i) It is open to petitioner to upload fresh application along with requisite documents and any other material.

ii) Petitioner shall appear before second respondent on 29.07.2026 at 11:00 am, along with requisite documents and any other materials.

iii) If any such application is uploaded along with requisite documents, the same shall be considered and nativity certificate shall be issued, in accordance with law, within a period of one week from the date of uploading of such application and requisite documents.

¶6Accordingly, writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 24-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order MRN Page4 of 5 To

¶1The District Collector Chennai District, Chennai.

¶2The Tahsildar, Mambalam Taluk, Chennai District.

¶3The Deputy Tahsildar Mambalam Taluk, Chennai District.

¶4The Village Administrative officer West Mambalam, Chennai District. Page5 of 5

MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ, J. MRN WP No.29359 of 2026 24-07-2026

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 24-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ WP No.29359 of 2026 Dhandapani ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector, Chennai District, Chennai. 2. The Tahsildar, Mambalam Taluk, Chennai District. 3. The Deputy Tahsildar, Mambalam Taluk, Chennai District. 4. The Village Administrative Officer, West Mambalam, Chennai District. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue Writ of Mandamus, directing second respondent to issue Nativity certificate to petitioner's Gradson, Varun Thiruvengadam forthwith, taking into consideration the Nativity certificate already issued to his mother and all other relevant records for enabling petitioner's gradson Varun Thiruvengadam to take part in the MBBS/BDS Admission process. Page2 of 5 For Petitioner(s): Mr.D.Senthur Kugan For Respondent(s): Mr.P.Elaya Rajkumar for Government