Madras High CourtWP(MD)/1286/2026disposed of

N.Anjalai v. The District Collector

2026-01-21Honourable Mr Justice R.Vijayakumar4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 21.01.2026

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P(MD)No.1286 of 2026 N.Anjalai ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The District Collector, Office of the District Collector, Sivagangai District.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Devakottai Revenue Sub Division, Devakottai, Sivagangai District.

3. R.Indhira ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent herein to dispose of the statutory appeal presented by the petitioner dated 29.10.2025 within the time stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.C.Gangai Amaran For R1 and R2 : Mrs.D.Farjana Ghoushia Special Government Pleader 1/4

O R D E R

The present writ petition has been filed seeking a Mandamus directing the first respondent to dispose of the appeal presented by the petitioner on 29.10.2025.

2. From the records it could be seen that the petitioner has lodged a complaint before the second respondent under the Senior Citizen Act and the same was rejected on 30.09.2025. Challenging the same, the petitioner has preferred statutory appeal before the first respondent on 29.10.2025. Since the same has not been disposed of, the present writ petition has been filed.

3. Considering the above said facts, the first respondent is directed to dispose of the appeal on merits and in accordance with law, after giving due opportunity to the third respondent and pass orders within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 2/4

4. With the above said observation, this writ petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

21.01.2026 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No ebsi To

1. The District Collector, Office of the District Collector, Sivagangai District.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Devakottai Revenue Sub Division, Devakottai, Sivagangai District.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR,J.

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