V. Krishnakumar v. The District Collector

2025:MHC:743

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 17-02-2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE S. M. SUBRAMANIAM AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.RAJASEKAR

1. V. Krishnakumar Appellant(s) Vs

1. The District Collector Office of District Collectorate, Coimbatore 641018.

2.The Sub-Collector Pollachi, Coimbatore District 642001.

3.Velusamy S/o.Arumugam, Vanjiyapuram Pirivu, Ranga Samuthiram, Jameen Kottampatti, Pollachi.

Respondent(s) PRAYER To set aside the order passed in W.P. No. 10359 of 2023 dated 03.04.2023 by

this Honble Court.

For Appellant(s):

Mr.B. Thirumalai For Respondent(s):

Mr.Vadivelu Deenadayalan Additional Government Pleader For Rr 1 and 2 M/s. A. Vinu Pradha For R 3

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by S.M.Subramaniam J.) The writ appeal has been instituted challenging the order dated 03.04.2023 passed in W.P.No.10359 of 2023. The matter arises from and out of the provisions of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007.

2. The appellant is the son of the 3rd respondent. The 3rd respondent, a senior citizen aged about 72 years. The 3rd respondent filed a complaint before the competent authority under the Senior Citizens Act, alleging that the appellant has failed to maintain the 3rd respondent, who is his parents.

3. The competent authority passed an order granting relief in favour of the 3rd respondent. The appellant preferred an appeal under the Act, which was not entertained by the Appellate Authority. Under Section 16(1) of the Act, only the aggrieved senior citizen is entitled to file an appeal. Therefore, the authorities have rightly rejected the appeal filed by the appellant.

4. The learned Single Judge also rightly considered this issue in consonance with the provisions of the Act. The various allegations raised against the appellant by the 3rd respondent are serious in nature. Therefore, we find that the relief granted by the competent authority is also in accordance with the provision of the Act and protects the interest of the senior citizen. However, it has been brought to the notice of this Court that the order of the competent authority has already been executed.

5. Thus, the Writ Appeal is devoid of merits and stands dismissed. No costs.

(S.M.SUBRAMANIAM J.)(K.RAJASEKAR J.) 17-02-2025 Jeni Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes To 1.The District Collector Office of District Collectorate, Coimbatore 641018.

2.The Sub-Collector Pollachi, Coimbatore Dist 642001.

3.Velusamy S/o.Arumugam, Vanjiyapuram Pirivu, Ranga Samuthiram, Jameen Kottampatti, Pollachi.

S.M.SUBRAMANIAM J.

AND K.RAJASEKAR J.

Jeni 17-02-2025