Selvi K.Vanaja v. The District Collector

1 W.P.(MD)NO.8540 OF 2020 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 03.08.2020

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.8540 of 2020 Selvi K.Vanaja ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The District Collector, Dindigul District, Dindigul.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Dindigul Revenue, Velunachiar Valakam, Dindigul, Dindigul District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 13.07.2020 and to complete the proceedings in Na.Ka.No.5187/2018/A1 dated 12.12.2018 pending before the second respondent within a time frame as stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Sarvagan Prabhu For Respondents : Mrs.S.Srimathy, Special Government Pleader.

O R D E R

Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents.

2. The petitioner is a senior citizen. The petitioner is said to have executed a settlement deed in favour of the adoptive son way back in the year 2012. It appears that the settlee has since thrown out the petitioner. Therefore, the petitioner wants cancellation of the settlement deed by invoking the provisions of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007.

3. The second respondent is the competent authority. The petitioner filed a petition before him. It is seen that the https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 1/5

2 W.P.(MD)NO.8540 OF 2020 proceedings were initiated as early as on 12.12.2018. The petitioner's grievance is that the proceedings are yet to get concluded. Therefore, the petitioner has moved this Court.

4. It appears that the property was encumbered in the meanwhile. The petitioner's counsel states that the petitioner will file a petition before the competent authority to take care of the interest of the person who had lent money on the strength of the encumbrance. This submission is recorded.

5. The second respondent will put the encumbrancee on notice before passing final orders. I make it clear that I have not gone into the merits of the matter. All that I am directing now is speedy disposal of the petition mentioned proceedings. I therefore direct the second respondent to conclude the proceedings on merits and in accordance with law within a period of two months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

6. This writ petition stands disposed of on these terms. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar () // True Copy // / /2020 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) Note:In view of the present lock down owing to COVID-19 pandemic, a web copy of the order may be utilized for official purposes, but, ensuring that the copy of the order that is presented is the correct copy, shall be the responsibility of the advocate/litigant concerned.

To:

1. The District Collector, Dindigul District, Dindigul.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Dindigul Revenue, Velunachiar Valakam, Dindigul, Dindigul District.

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