Megharaj Nagendra Kathare v. District Social Welfare Officer

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED:01.06.2026

CORAM:

THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M. DHANDAPANI and W.M.P. No.18199 of 2026 Megharaj Nagendra Kathare ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. District Social Welfare Officer Chennai Collectorate Rajaji Salai Chennai-600 001.

2. Sub-Registrar Mylapore Chennai-600 004

3. Revenue Divisional Officer/ Senior Citizen Tribunal South Chennai Revenue Division Guindy Chennai-600 002

4. Kiran Megaraj Katharae

5. Priya Megharaj Katharae

6. Venkatesh Megharaj Katharae

7. M/s. Robridge AI Private Limited New No.64/4, Old No.70/4, New Avadi Rd, Kilpauk.

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..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue Writ of Mandamus directing the 3rd respondent to conclude the proceedings on the application dated 13.02.2026 filed by the petitioner Under section 23(1) Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizen Act, 2007 for the cancellation of the settlement deed dated 20.11.2024 in document No.4069 of 2024 registered at the office of the 2nd respondent within the time frame For Petitioner : Mr.V. Chandrasekar For Respondents : Mr.P. Siddharth Govt. Counsel for R1-R3

ORDER

The learned counsel for the petitioner seeks permission of this Court to withdraw this writ petition. He has made an endorsement to that effect in the Court bundle.

2. In view of the above, this writ petition is dismissed as withdrawn. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 01.06.2026 Index : Yes / No Speaking Order / Non-speaking order vsi2 2/4

To :

1. The District Social Welfare Officer Chennai Collectorate Rajaji Salai Chennai-600 001.

2. The Sub-Registrar Mylapore Chennai-600 004

3. The Revenue Divisional Officer/ Senior Citizen Tribunal South Chennai Revenue Division Guindy Chennai-600 002

4. M/s. Robridge AI Private Limited New No.64/4, Old No.70/4, New Avadi Rd, Kilpauk.

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M. DHANDAPANI, J.

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