W.P(MD)No.20284 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 17.07.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI W.P(MD)No.20284 of 2026 S.Samiyathal ... Petitioner Vs The Tahsildar, Tahsildar Office, Pugalur Taluk, Karur. ... Respondent PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for the records relating to the impugned proceedings of the respondent dated 22.01.2026 and quash the same and consequently direct the respondent to issue Legal Heir Certificate in favour of the Petitioner. For Petitioner : Mr.A.Kumar For Respondent : Mrs.K.R.Shivashankari, Counsel for State 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.20284 of 2026 ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed challenging the impugned proceedings of the respondent dated 22.01.2026, seeking to quash the same and consequently directing the respondent to issue a Legal Heir Certificate in favour of the petitioner. 2. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mrs. K.R. Shivashankari, learned Counsel for State, who takes notice for the respondent. 3. By consent of both parties, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission itself.

4. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner had applied for issuance of a Legal Heir Certificate in respect of his deceased sister, late Meenatchi, before the respondent. However, the said application was rejected by the respondent, based on the reports of the Village Administrative Officer and the Revenue Officer, by proceedings dated 22.01.2026. Aggrieved by the said order, the petitioner has filed the present Writ Petition. 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.20284 of 2026 5. The learned counsel for the petitioner would fairly submit that the petitioner may be permitted to approach the competent Civil Court for appropriate relief. 6. The learned Counsel for State has no serious objection to the said request. 7. In view of the above submission, this Writ Petition stands disposed of, granting liberty to the petitioner to approach the competent Civil Court for appropriate relief in the manner known to law. No costs. 17.07.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No TSG To The Tahsildar, Tahsildar Office, Pugalur Taluk, Karur. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.20284 of 2026 M.DHANDAPANI, J. TSG W.P(MD)No.20284 of 2026 17.07.2026 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

W.P(MD)No.20284 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 17.07.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI W.P(MD)No.20284 of 2026 S.Samiyathal ... Petitioner Vs The Tahsildar, Tahsildar Office, Pugalur Taluk, Karur. ... Respondent PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for the records relating to the impugned proceedings of the respondent dated 22.01.2026 and quash the same and consequently direct the respondent to issue Legal Heir Certificate in favour of the Petitioner. For Petitioner : Mr.A.Kumar For Respondent : Mrs.K.R.Shivashankari, Counsel for State 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.20284 of 2026 ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed challenging the impugned proceedings of the respondent dated 22.01.2026, seeking to quash the same and consequently directing the respondent to issue a Legal Heir Certificate in favour of the petitioner. 2. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mrs. K.R. Shivashankari, learned Counsel for State, who takes notice for the respondent. 3. By consent of both parties, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission itself.

4. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner had applied for issuance of a Legal Heir Certificate in respect of his deceased sister, late Meenatchi, before the respondent. However, the said application was rejected by the respondent, based on the reports of the Village Administrative Officer and the Revenue Officer, by proceedings dated 22.01.2026. Aggrieved by the said order, the petitioner has filed the present Writ Petition. 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.20284 of 2026 5. The learned counsel for the petitioner would fairly submit that the petitioner may be permitted to approach the competent Civil Court for appropriate relief. 6. The learned Counsel for State has no serious objection to the said request. 7. In view of the above submission, this Writ Petition stands disposed of, granting liberty to the petitioner to approach the competent Civil Court for appropriate relief in the manner known to law. No costs. 17.07.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No TSG To The Tahsildar, Tahsildar Office, Pugalur Taluk, Karur. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.20284 of 2026 M.DHANDAPANI, J. TSG W.P(MD)No.20284 of 2026 17.07.2026 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis