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T. Kalpana @ M. Logeswari v. The District Collector

2026-01-28Honourable Mr.Justice D.Bharatha Chakravarthy4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 28-01-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY T.M.Kalpana @ M.Logeswari ..Petitioner Vs

1. The District Collector, Collectorate, Rajaji Salai, Chennai - 600 001.

2. The Commissioner of Police, Commissionerate, Vepery, Chennai - 600 007.

3. The Inspector of Police, D-4, Zambazzar Police Station, Royepettah, Chennai - 600 004.

4. Rajeswari ..Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for the issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent Collector to act upon the petitioner's complaint dated 06.10.2025 and take appropriate action under the Senior citizen Act.

For Petitioner:

Mr.J.Nagarajan For Respondents:

Mr.S.Senthil Murugan Special Government Pleader for R1 Mr.J.Subbiah Government Advocate (Crl.Side) for R2 & R3

ORDER

The prayer in the writ petition is to take appropriate action on the petitioner's complaint dated 06.10.2025 under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007.

2. Upon perusing the material records of the case, the grievance of the petitioner appears to be that her mother is in the custody of her brother and sister-in-law. Firstly, it is stated that they are abusing the mother of the petitioner. Secondly, visiting rights are prayed by the petitioner.

3. It can be seen that the senior citizen concerned has not lodged any complaint. If the petitioner wants visiting rights or any other relief with reference to her mother, she has to approach the appropriate Civil Court in the manner known to law and the same cannot be granted under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007.

4. The Act only envisages that if a senior citizen is not maintained or not treated with dignity, relief can be granted. In the absence of any complaint from the senior citizen, the petition from the petitioner cannot be entertained.

5. Accordingly, finding no merits and granting liberty to the petitioner to approach the appropriate forum, the writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 28-01-2026 NSL To

1. The District Collector, Collectorate, Rajaji Salai, Chennai - 600 001.

2. The Commissioner of Police, Commissionerate, Vepery, Chennai - 600 007.

3. The Inspector of Police, D-4, Zambazzar Police Station, Royepettah, Chennai - 600 004.

D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

NSL 28-01-2026