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V.Raju v. The District Collector

2025-09-18Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 18.09.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN V.Raju ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, District Collectorate, Tiruchirappalli.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Revenue Divisional Office, Srirangam, Tiruchirappalli.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents No.2 to consider the petitioner's representation dated 08.03.2024 and to cancel the Gift Deed executed vide Document No.3248/2020 in Nadupatti Village, Manaparai Taluk, Trichirappalli District within the time frame as may be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.C.Muthusaravanan For Respondents : Mr.M.Lingadurai, Spl. Government Pleader.

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ORDER

Heard both sides.

2.The petitioner is a senior citizen. He had given a complaint under Section 23 of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 before the first respondent. It is the second respondent who is the competent authority to deal with the issue. The first respondent forwarded the petition to the second respondent and the second respondent also issued notice. The matter is pending for more than one year for enquiry. The statute states that within two months, such matters have to be disposed of.

3.I direct the second respondent to dispose of the petitioner's complaint on merits and in accordance with law within a period of two months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. I have not gone into the merits of the matter. The second respondent will comply with the principles of natural justice before disposing of the matter. 2/4

4.This writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 18.09.2025 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias To:

1.The District Collector, District Collectorate, Tiruchirappalli.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Revenue Divisional Office, Srirangam, Tiruchirappalli.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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