N.Vasu v. The State Rep. By Its

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 13.08.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN N.Vasu ... Petitioner Vs The State Rep. by its.

1. The District Collector, Office of the District Collector, Villupuram - 605 602.

2. The District Collector, Office of the District Collector, Chennai - 600 001.

... Respondents Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to consider and dispose the representation given by the petitioner on 18.06.2024 within the time limit that may be stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr. D.Mario Johnson For Respondents : Mr. C.Kathiravan, Special Government Pleader 1/4

O R D E R

With consent of both sides, this Writ Petition has been taken up for disposal at the admission stage itself.

2. This Writ Petition has been filed directing the first respondent to dispose of the representation dated 18.06.2024 submitted by the petitioner.

3. On a perusal of the said representation dated 18.06.2024, it reveals that the petitioner lodged a complaint under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 (hereinafter referred to as 'the Act' for short) against the third party, who is not a family member of the petitioner. That apart, the petitioner and his family members had executed a sale deed in respect of the land owned by him in favour of the third party. Therefore, the complaint lodged by the petitioner under the Act cannot be considered maintainable, as it is only maintainable against family members. Hence, this Writ Petition is devoid of merits. 2/4

4. In the result, this Writ Petition is dismissed. No costs. 13.08.2024 Index:Yes/No kv To

1. The District Collector, Office of the District Collector, Villupuram - 605 602.

2. The District Collector, Office of the District Collector, Chennai - 600 001.

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G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.

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