T.Ritamary v. The District Collector

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 28-01-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY T.Ritamary ..Petitioner Vs

1. The District Collector, Villupuram District, Villupuram.

2. The Sub-Collector, Tindivanam, Villupuram District.

3. T.Jerry Arul Oli Jose ..Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for the issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent to conduct an enquiry on the petitioner's representation dated 18.08.2024 submitted under Section 23(1) of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007.

For Petitioner:

Mr.G.Tamilselvan For Respondents:

Mr.A.M.Ayyadurai, Government Advocate for R1 & R2

ORDER

The writ petition is filed for a direction, directing the second respondent to conduct an enquiry on the petitioner's representation dated 18.08.2024

submitted under Section 23(1) of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007.

2. This writ petition is disposed of at the admission stage, without notice to the aggrieved party. In view of the nature of the order passed, this Court is not expressing any opinion, including on the maintainability or the merits of the complaint made by the petitioner.

3. When the matter came up for hearing, it was represented by the learned Government Advocate appearing for the first and second respondents that the enquiry is pending before the second respondent.

4. In view of the same, this writ petition is disposed of with a direction to the second respondent to complete the enquiry in the manner known to law and pass orders thereon as expeditiously as possible, in any event not later than three months from the date of receipt of a web copy of this order, without waiting for the certified copy of the order. No costs.

28-01-2026 NSL

D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

NSL To

1. The District Collector, Villupuram District, Villupuram.

2. The Sub-Collector, Tindivanam, Villupuram District.

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