Madras High CourtWP(MD)/28717/2022disposed of

Panchavarnam v. The District Collector

2023-01-05Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan4 pages

1 W.P.(MD)NO.28717 OF 2022 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 05.01.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.28717 of 2022 and W.M.P.(MD)No.22712 of 2022 Panchavarnam ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The District Collector, Collectorate, Madurai, Madurai District.

2. The Superintendent of Police, Office of the Superintendent of Police, Madurai, Madurai District.

3. The Inspector of Police, Alanganallur Police Station, Madurai District. ... Respondents Prayer: Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 and 2 to protect the petitioner and consequently direct the respondents 1 and 2 to ensure that the life and property of the petitioner is protected and she is able to live with security and dignity as per Rule 20 of the Tamil Nadu Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Rules 2009 based on the petitioner's representation dated 18.11.2022 within a time frame as fixed by this Court. 1/4

2 W.P.(MD)NO.28717 OF 2022 For Petitioner : Mr.S.Alagusundar For R-1 : Mr.A.K.Manikkam, Special Government Pleader.

For R-2 & R-3 : Mr.B.Thanga Aravindh, Government Advocate (Crl. Side).

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O R D E R

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. The petitioner is a senior citizen. She alleges that she is being threatened and harassed by her tenants. While the petitioner can work out her rights in the manner known to law, her safety has to be ensured by the jurisdictional police. That is the statutory scheme set out in the rules framed under the Tamil Nadu Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act. The petitioner has given a representation to the third respondent. The third respondent is directed to enquire into the same.

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3. This writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 05.01.2023 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No PMU To:

1. The District Collector, Collectorate, Madurai, Madurai District.

2. The Superintendent of Police, Office of the Superintendent of Police, Madurai, Madurai District.

3. The Inspector of Police, Alanganallur Police Station, Madurai District.

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