A. Balachandran vs UNION OF INDIA

W.P.No.22831 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 18-06-2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE DR JUSTICE G. JAYACHANDRAN AND THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE N. MALA W.P.No.22831 of 2026 1. A.Balachandran, S/o.Ashokan, No.22, 1st Street, Ariyurpet Pet, Puducherry -605 102. 2. A.Baranichandar, S/o.Ashokan, No.22, 1st Street, Ariyurpet Pet, … Petitioners Puducherry -605 102. Vs. 1. Union of India, Rep. by its Secretary to Government, (Revenue), Government of Puducherry, Chief Secretariat, Puducherry. 2. The Tahsildar, Villianur Taluk Office, Puducherry. … Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd respondent to issue Community Certificate to the petitioners based on petitioner’s mother’s origin. Page Nos.1/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis ( Uploaded on: 25/06/2026 02:51:57 pm ) W.P.No.22831 of 2026 For Petitioner: Mr.Stalin Abhimanyu For Respondents: Mr.R.Sreedhar, Additional Government Pleader (Puducherry) ORDER (Order of the Court was made by G.Jayachandran J.) The petitioners herein have given a representation to the 2nd respondent on 02.06.2026 for issuance of community certificates based