P.C.Koshy v. The Revenue Divisional Officer

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 23-07-2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE N. MALA

1. P.C.Koshy S/o. Kurian Chacko, Karakkattu House, Puthencavu P.O, Chengannur Po, Alappuzha, Kerala 689123.

Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Revenue Divisional Officer Revenue Divisional Office , North Chennai, Mahalakshmi Nagar, Puzhal Chennai 60 Respondent(s) PRAYER Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for a writ of mandamus directing the respondent to consider the representation dated 10.05.2025 for revoking the settlement deed registered dated 17.10.2015 bearing No. 5115 of 2015 granted in favour of petitioner 2nd daughter and any consequent orders.

For Petitioner(s):

M/s.Monisha For Respondent(s):

Mr.K.Suresh , Ga For Respdt.

ORDER

(1)Mr.K.Suresh, learned Government Advocate accepts notice on behalf of the respondent. With the consent of both the learned counsels, the main writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage. (2)The writ petition is filed for a mandamus to direct the respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 10.05.2025, for revoking the Settlement Deed dated 17.10.2015, in Doc.No.5115/2015 executed by the petitioner in favour of his 2 nd daughter, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

(3)The petitioner purchased the Flat at Flat No.2, Alfa Enclave, 3 rd Street, Vyasar Nagar, in Plot No.7, Door No.44, Ayanavaram, Chennai 600 023, out of his hard earned money in the year 2014. The petitioner along with his wife and 2 nd daughter, were residing in the above said Flat. The petitioner executed a Settlement Deed on 17.10.2015, in favour of his 2 nd daughter.

While so, the petitioner's second daughter subjected the petitioner and his wife to continuous verbal abuse, neglect and emotional harassment, severely impacting the physical and mental well being of the petitioner and his wife.

The petitioner therefore decided to revoke the Settlement Deed executed by him in favour of his 2 nd daughter and in furtherance of the said decision, he submitted a representation on 10.05.2025, to the respondent. As no action was taken on the petitioner's representation for revocation of the Settlement Deed by the 2 nd respondent, the petitioner filed the above writ petition for the aforesaid prayer.

(4)Heard both the learned counsels and perused the materials placed on record. (5)In view of the facts and circumstances of the case, considering that the petitioner is a Senior Citizen, a direction is issued to the respondent to dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 10.05.2025, on merits and in accordance with law and pass orders within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

(6)The writ petition is disposed of with the above direction. No costs. 23-07-2025 AP Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes

To 1.The Revenue Divisional Officer Revenue Divisional Office , North Chennai, Mahalakshmi Nagar, Puzhal Chennai 60

N.MALA J.

AP 23-07-2025