W.P.(MD)No.25604 of 2022 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 13.07.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI W.P.(MD)No.25604 of 2022 Lakshmanan ... Petitioner -vs- 1.The District Collector, District Collector Office, Sivagangai – 630 562. 2.The Revenue Divisional Officer / Tribunal, Revenue Divisional Office, Thevakottai – 630 561. 3.Susila ... Respondents PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent to dispose of the proceedings vide Na.Ka.AA/1/6620/2022 dated 02.09.2022 on the file of the second respondent based on the petitioner's representation on 17.08.2022, under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, within a stipulated time that may be fixed by this Court. ____________ https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD)No.25604 of 2022 For Petitioner : Mr.R.Senthilkumar For Respondents 1 & 2 : Mrs.K.R.Shivashankari, Counsel for the State of Tamil Nadu For Respondent No.3 : No appearance O R D E R The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking for a direction to the second respondent to dispose of the proceedings in Na.Ka.AA/1/6620/2022 dated 02.09.2022, based on the petitioner's representation dated 17.08.2022, under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, within a stipulated time. 2.Learned Counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner is a senior citizen and the third respondent is his wife. Out of love and affection, the petitioner executed a settlement deed in favour of the third respondent vide registered Document No.3052 of 2009 dated 19.06.2009. Thereafter, since the third respondent has failed to take care of the petitioner and further, since the third respondent is attempting to sell the settled property in which both the petitioner and the third respondent are residing, the petitioner has made a complaint under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, before the second respondent and the same was taken on file vide proceedings in ____________ https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD)No.25604 of 2022 Na.Ka.AA/1/6620/2022 dated 02.09.2022. Thereafter, despite the second respondent sending summons to the third respondent, she failed to appear before the second respondent for enquiry and the said complaint is pending consideration. Hence, the present Writ Petition. 3.Learned Government Counsel appearing for the official respondents would submit that the said complaint of the petitioner will be disposed of in accordance with law. 4.Heard the learned Counsel for the parties. 5.Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, this Court without going into the merits of the matter, directs the second respondent to dispose of the complaint made by the petitioner which was taken on file vide proceedings in Na.Ka.AA/1/6620/2022 dated 02.09.2022, in accordance with law, if not already disposed, within a period of four [4] weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 13.07.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet: Yes / No MR ____________ https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD)No.25604 of 2022 To 1.The District Collector, District Collector Office, Sivagangai – 630 562. 2.The Revenue Divisional Officer / Tribunal, Revenue Divisional Office, Thevakottai – 630 561. ____________ https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD)No.25604 of 2022 M.DHANDAPANI, J. MR W.P.(MD)No.25604 of 2022 13.07.2026 ____________ https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis