Madras High CourtWP(MD)/5935/2024disposed of

Kanniyappan.M v. The District Collector

2024-03-13Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan4 pages

1 W.P.(MD)NO.5935 OF 2024 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 13.03.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.5935 of 2024 M.Kanniyappan ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The District Collector, Dindigul District.

2. The District Revenue Officer, Palani, Dindigul District.

3. The Superintendent of Police, Vedasanthoor, Dindigul District. ... Respondents Prayer: Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to take cognizance upon the representation of the petitioner dated 19.12.2023 and to proceed with the representation as per the provisions contemplated under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act 2007 and the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Rules 2007 by fixing a time frame as fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.K.R.Laxman For R-1 & R-2 : Mr.K.S.Selvaganesan, Additional Government Pleader.

For R-3 : Mr.A.Albert James, Government Advocate.

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O R D E R

Heard both sides.

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2. The petitioner is a senior citizen. He seeks relief under the provisions of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act. He has not however given any petition before the jurisdictional Revenue Divisional Officer. Sending petition to the Chief Minister's Special Cell is not appropriate.

3. The petitioner is permitted to approach the Revenue Divisional Officer, Palani. As and when such a petition is received, the Revenue Divisional Officer, Palani is directed to take immediate action thereon. The jurisdictional police are also mandated to look into the petitioner's grievance in the meanwhile and take remedial action. These are not matters that can brook delay. The authorities, namely, the Superindendant of Police, Palani, the Revenue Divisional Officer, Palani as well as the jurisdictional Inspector of Police are directed to take note of the statutory scheme set out in the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act and do the needful. This writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

13.03.2024 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No PMU Note : Issue order copy on 14.03.2024.

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3 W.P.(MD)NO.5935 OF 2024 To:

1. The District Collector, Dindigul District.

2. The District Revenue Officer, Palani, Dindigul District.

3. The Superintendent of Police, Vedasanthoor, Dindigul District.

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