R.P.Gopinath v. The District Collector

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 is filed praying for a writ of Mandamus, directing the 3rd respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated

26.06.2026 with regard to the issuance of legal heirship certificate.

¶3At the outset, learned counsel appearing for the respondents would submit that petitioner's representation dated 26.06.2026 would be considered and appropriate orders would be passed after issuing notice to petitioner and any other interested parties, within a time period to be stipulated by this Court. Agreed to by the learned counsel for petitioner. Page3 of 4

¶4In view of the same, taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the case and the limited relief sought in this Writ Petition, there shall be a direction to the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 26.06.2026 on its own merits and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law, after issuing notice and after affording reasonable opportunity of hearing to petitioner and any other interested persons within a period of two weeks from the date of uploading of web copy of this order, without waiting for receipt of a certified copy thereof. It is made clear that this Court has not expressed any views with regard to the merits of the representation and it is open to the concerned respondents to consider the representation on its own merits and in accordance with law.

¶5Accordingly, the writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 07-08-2026 SHK Page4 of 4

MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ, J. SHK To

¶1The District collector Chennai District Singaravelar Maaligai, Rajaji salai Beach Road, George Town Chennai-600 001.

¶2The District Revenue officer(DRO) Chennai District Singaravelar Maaligai Rajaji salai Beach Road George Town Chennai-600 001.

¶3The Tahsildar No.304/936, TH Rd Ellaiamman Koil Street Tiruvottiyur Chennai-600 019.

¶4The Joint Commissioner, Greater Chennai Corporation(Zone-2) No.112, Dr.Ambedkar Street Manali, Chennai-600 068. 07-08-2026

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 07-08-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ R.P.Gopinath S/o.Late.R.Palani No.19A, Chinna Mettupalayam Thiruvottiyur Chennai-600 019. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District collector Chennai District Singaravelar Maaligai, Rajaji salai Beach Road, George Town Chennai-600 001. 2. The District Revenue officer(DRO) Chennai District Singaravelar Maaligai Rajaji salai Beach Road George Town Chennai-600 001. 3. The Tahsildar No.304/936, TH Rd Ellaiamman Koil Street Tiruvottiyur Chennai-600 019. 4. The Joint Commissioner, Greater Chennai Corporation(Zone-2) No.112, Dr.Ambedkar Street Manali, Chennai-600 068. Page2 of 4 ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for the issuance of writ of Mandamus, directing the 3rd respondent to consider the representation dated 26.06.2026 with respect to the issuance of legal heirship certificate For Petitioner(s): Ms.Malarvizhi Udhayakumar For Respondent(s): Mr.R.Chakkaravarthy, Additional Government Pleader for R1 to R3 Mr.Abishek Moorthy, Standing Counsel for R4