Saroja v. The District Collector

1 W.P.(MD)NO.19548 OF 2020 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 06.07.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.19548 of 2020 Saroja ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The District Collector, Thanjavur District.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Kumbakonam Sub-Division, Thanjavur District.

3. The District Social Welfare Officer, Thanjavur District.

4. Hariharan (R-4 is impleaded vide Order dated:29.01.2021 in W.M.P(MD)879 of 2021) ... Respondents Prayer: Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to ensure the life and property of petitioner and his husband situated at D.No.27/51, Balu street, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur District are protected and they live with security and dignity and dispose the petitioner's representation dated 20.05.2020 in a fair and dispassionate manner in terms of the Tamil Nadu Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 within stipulated time.

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2 W.P.(MD)NO.19548 OF 2020 For Petitioner : Mr.M.R.S.Prabhu For R-1to R-3 : Mr.K. Balasubramani, Special Government Pleader.

For R-4 : Mr.K.M. Karunakaran * * *

O R D E R

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. The writ petitioner is a 75 years old widow. She alleges that her son fourth respondent herein is interfering with her peaceful living. It is alleged that she was stabbed by her grandson, namely the son of the fourth respondent.

3. I do not want to go into the said allegation. However, it is the duty of the second respondent to initiate appropriate steps and directions to the jurisdictional police to ensure that the petitioner is able to reside in her house without any interference from her grandson and the fourth respondent. If any complaint is received from the petitioner 2/3

3 W.P.(MD)NO.19548 OF 2020 against her son and her grandson, the jurisdictional police are obliged take immediate action under Rule 21 Tamil Nadu Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Senior Citizen Rules. The second respondent shall issue appropriate directions in the light of the said Rule forthwith and without any delay.

4. This writ petition stands allowed. No costs. 06.07.2022 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No PMU To:

1. The District Collector, Thanjavur District.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Kumbakonam Sub-Division, Thanjavur District.

3. The District Sociqal Welfare Office, Thanjavur District.

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