M.K.Krishnaveni v. The District Collector,

W.P.(MD)No.10908 of 2020 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 04.09.2020

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.10908 of 2020 M.K.Krishnaveni ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Collectorate Office, Madurai - 20.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer Cum Tribunal for Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens, Thirumangalam, Madurai 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 take on file the petitioner's petition dated 16.06.2020 for grant of maintenance under Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act of 2007 (Central Act 56 of 2007) with rules notified by Tamil Nadu in 2009 and to complete the summary enquiry within a time as fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.M.S.Sureshkumar For Respondents : Mrs.S.Srimathy, Special Government Pleader.

O R D E R

Heard the learned counsel on either side. By consent of both parties, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

2.All that the petitioner wants is disposal of the petition mentioned representation by the second respondent. The Act contemplates that such petition should be expeditiously disposed of. Therefore no exception can be taken to the petitioner's request. The second respondent is directed to dispose of the same on merits and in accordance with law within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. It is made clear that this Court has not gone into merits of the the matter. The second respondent should put all the interested persons on notice before passing final orders. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 1/2

W.P.(MD)No.10908 of 2020 3.The writ petition is allowed accordingly. No costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar (W) // True Copy // / /2020 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) ias Note: In view of the present lock down owing to COVID19 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, Collectorate Office, Madurai - 20.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer Cum Tribunal for Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens, Thirumangalam, Madurai District.

+1 CC to Mr.M.S. SURESHKUMAR, Advocate ( SR-16065[F] dated 07/09/2020 ) +1 CC to SGP ( SR-16081[F] dated 07/09/2020 ) W.P.(MD)No.10908 of 2020 04.09.2020 KM (10.09.2020) 2P 5C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2/2