N.Kaniyamuthan, vs UNION OF INDIA,

WP No. 20627 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 29-05-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G. R. SWAMINATHAN AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE V. LAKSHMINARAYANAN WP No. 20627 of 2026 and WMP No.22189 of 2026 N.Kaniyamuthan, S/o.Nithyanandam ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. Union Of India, Rep. by its Secretary to Government, (Revenue), Government of Puducherry, Chief Secretariat, Puducherry. 2. The Tahsildar, Bahour Taluk Office, Puducherry. ..Respondent(s) Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking for a Writ of Mandamus directing the 2nd Respondent to issue Community Certificate to the petitioner based on mother’s origin. For Petitioner(s): Mr.Stalin Abhimanyu For Respondent(s): Mr. Vasantha Kumar, AGP ORDER (Order of the Court was made by G.R.Swaminathan J.) Heard both sides. __________ Page1 of 3 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis ( Uploaded on: 02/06/2026 03:54:48 pm ) WP No. 20627 of 2026 2.Even though there is no definite proof that the petitioner's mother is of Puducherry origin, it is a fact that pursuant to the Court orders, N.Kaniyamuthan was issued with a community certificate during the previous year. 3.We therefore direct the respondents