1 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 18.07.2011 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.SUDHAKAR W.P(MD) No.7920 of 2011 B.Selvi .. Petitioner Vs. State represented by 1. The District Collector, Dindigul District, Dindigul. 2. The Tahsildar, Dindigul, Dindigul District. .. Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the second respondent to issue Legal Heir Certificate on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 01.05.2010. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Muthalraj For Respondents : Mr. M.Govindan, Special Government Pleader O R D E R This Writ Petition has been filed by the petitioner for a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the second respondent to issue Legal Heir Certificate on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 01.05.2010. 2. Heard Mr.S.Muthalraj, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr.M.Govindan, learned Special Government Pleader, who takes notice for the respondents. 3. By consent, the writ petition itself is taken up for final disposal. 4. The petitioner claims to be the second wife of Late. Rathinasamy. It is also the case of the petitioner that the first wife V.Sarojini died on 25.06.2005 and the said Rathinasamy died on 04.05.2009. The petitioner has made a representation to the second respondent to grant Legal Heir Certificate, so that she can claim pensionary benefits. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2 5. The learned Special Government Pleader states that the Authority will consider the representation of the petitioner in accordance with law and on its own merits. 6. Considering the nature of relief sought for in the writ petition, the second respondent is directed to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 01.05.2010 within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, if not already disposed of. It is made clear that this Court does not express any opinion about the merits of the petitioner's claim and the Authority shall dispose the same on its own merits. 7. With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar (AS) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To 1. The District Collector, Dindigul District, Dindigul. 2. The Tahsildar, Dindigul, Dindigul District. +1 CC to Mr.S.Muthalraj, Advocate (SR.No.23447) +1 CC to Special Government Pleader (SR.No.23554) W.P(MD)No.7920 of 2011 18.07.2011 ssl NSV/25.07.11/2P/5C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/