Subramanian, v. The District Collector,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 15-06-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI Subramanian, Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The District Collector, Chengalpattu District, GST Road, chengalpattu - 603001.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Tambaram Taluk Office Complex, GST Road, Tambaram West, Chennai - 600045.

3.S.Raja Subramanian 4.G.Kalaivani Subramanian 5.S.Priya Subramanian 6.S.Kumar Subramanian Respondent(s) PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, directing the respondents to consider representation dated 11.08.2025 and dispose the same with in a time frame.

For Petitioner(s):

Ms.Syed Kaleesha A.

For Respondent(s):

Mr.C.Prabakaran, Govt. Counsel for R1 and R2

ORDER

By consent of both parties, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself. Since no adverse order is passed against the private respondents, notice to the private respondents is dispensed with.

2. This writ petition has been filed for a direction, directing the respondents to consider representation dated 11.08.2025 and dispose the same.

3. It is the case of the petitioner that the petitioner is a senior citizen aged about 74 years, out of love and affection, he had executed settlement deed in favour of his children/private respondent vide Doc.No.6656 of 2011. Since, their children neglected and abandoned the petitioner, the petitioner submitted a detailed representation on 11.08.2025 under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 including cancellation of the settlement deed, which is pending without consideration till date. Hence, this writ petition.

4. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Counsel and perused the materials placed on record.

5. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, this Court without going into the merits of the case directs the second respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 11.08.2025 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this Order.

6. Accordingly, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 15-06-2026 dhk Index:Yes/No

Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes To 1.The District Collector, Chengalpattu District, GST Road, chengalpattu - 603001.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Tambaram Taluk Office Complex, GST Road, Tambaram West, Chennai - 600045.

M.DHANDAPANI J.

dhk 15-06-2026