Madras High CourtWP/22357/2026disposed of with direction

P.Geethalakshmi @ Geetha v. The Revenue Divisional Officer

2026-06-17Honourable Mr Justice M.Dhandapani4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 17-06-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI WP No. 22357 of 2026 and WMP.No.24982 of 2026

1. P.Geethalakshmi @ Geetha

2. N.Prakasam Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Revenue Divisional Officer Chennai Central, Anna Nagar, Chennai 101 2.N.Kaveri 3.N.Mahendra Babu 4.K.Mahalakshmi Respondent(s) PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, directing the 1st respondent to consider and dispose of the complaint submitted by Mrs. Kaveri dated 24.07.2024 in connection with Na.Ka.No . 4728/ 2024/ A4 dated 14.11.2024 after affording sufficient opportunity of hearing to all concerned parties and in accordance with law.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.N.Nagarjuna For Respondent:

Mr.L.Gokulraj for R1 Government Counsel

ORDER

WMP.No.24982 of 2026 has been filed to permit the petitioners to file a single writ petition. This petition is ordered on payment of single court fee. 2.

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.

3. This writ petition has been filed for a direction, directing the 1st

respondent to consider and dispose of the complaint submitted by Mrs. Kaveri dated 24.07.2024 in connection with Na.Ka.No.4728/ 2024/ A4 dated 14.11.2024 after affording sufficient opportunity of hearing to all concerned parties and in accordance with law..

4. It is the case of the petitioner that the petitioner is the daughter in law of Kaveri who has made a complaint before the first respondent under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act dated 24.07.2024 and the same is assigned as the proceedings dated 14.11.2024 which is pending without consideration. Hence, this writ petition.

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

6. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, this Court without going into the merits of the case directs the first respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 24.07.2024 and conclude the proceedings dated 14.11.2024 in Na.Ka.No.4728/2024/A3 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law after giving opportunity of hearing to the necessary parties. Such exercise shall be completed within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this Order.

7. Accordingly, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 17-06-2026 dhk Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes

M.DHANDAPANI J.

dhk To The Revenue Divisional Officer Chennai Central, Anna Nagar, Chennai 101 17-06-2026