Asan Banu v. The Sub Collector
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 06.03.2026
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE HEMANT CHANDANGOUDAR W.P.(MD)No.6061 of 2026 Asan Banu ... Petitioner vs.
1.The Sub Collector, Cheranmahadevi, Tirunelveli District.
2.The District Revenue Officer, Tirunelveli District.
3.Fathima Ragfeeka ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 1st respondent to take necessary action by considering the representation dated 28.11.2025. For Petitioner :Mr.M.Sathish Kumar For R1 and R2 :Mr.S.S.Madhavan Additional Government Pleader ***** 1/4
O R D E R
The petitioner is before this Court seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the first respondent to consider the petitioner's representation/complaint dated 28.11.2025.
2. By the said complaint filed under Section 23 of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, the petitioner has sought cancellation of the settlement deed executed in favour of the third respondent. The grievance of the petitioner is that the first respondent has not taken any steps to consider and dispose of the said complaint till date.
3. Mr. S.S. Madhvan, learned Additional Government Pleader, who accepts notice on behalf of the respondents 1 and 2, on instructions, submitted that the petitioner's complaint will be considered and disposed of in accordance with law within the time stipulated by this Court.
4. The said submission is placed on record. In view of the same, this Writ Petition stands disposed of with a direction to the first respondent to consider and dispose of the petitioner's complaint/representation dated 28.11.2025 on its own merits and in accordance with law, within a period 2/4
of three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after affording an opportunity of hearing to all the necessary parties. No costs. Index :Yes / No 06.03.2026 Internet :Yes / No NCC :Yes / No cmr To 1.The Sub Collector, Cheranmahadevi, Tirunelveli District.
2.The District Revenue Officer, Tirunelveli District.
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HEMANT CHANDANGOUDAR, J.
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