P.Baskarraj Vs. the State Rep. by the Commissioner

prayer: petition filed under article 226 of the constitution of india, seeking for a writ of mandamus directing the respondent to change the name in the birth certificate as baskarraj instead of venkatachalam by considering the petitioner representation dated 11.10.2011 filed by the petitioner and in accordance with law.order1. heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned counsel appearing for the respondent.2. though the prayer sought for by the petitioner, in the present writ petition, is for a larger relief, the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner has submitted that it would suffice, if the representation of the petitioner, dated 11.10.2011, is directed to be disposed of by the respondent, on merits and in accordance with law, within a specified period.3. the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the respondent, has no objection for such an order being passed by this court.4. in view of the submissions made by the learned counsels appearing on either side, the respondent is directed to dispose of the representation, dated 11.10.2011, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. the petitioner is directed to furnish a copy of the representation, dated 11.10.2011, to the respondent, along with a copy of this order. however, it is made clear that this court, by this order, has not expressed any opinion on the merits of the matter.accordingly, the writ petition is disposed of, with the above directions. no costs.