Thangam.A v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 12.07.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.14946 of 2022 A.Thangam ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Kanyakumari at Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Nagercoil Region, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the second respondent herein to complete the summary procedure and dispose of the petitioner's application dated 04.10.2021 with regard to the provisions of Sec.23 of the Maintenance & Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007. For Petitioner : Mr.K.Appadurai For Respondents : Mr.M.Prakash Additional Government Pleader 1/4

O R D E R

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. The petitioner had moved the second respondent by filing a petition under Section 23 of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007. It is stated that for more than seven months, the same is kept pending.

3. 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. The second respondent shall put the interested persons on notice before passing the final order.

4. The Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 12.07.2022 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No rmi 2/4

To 1.The District Collector, Kanyakumari at Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Nagercoil Region, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN,J.

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