IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 106 CWP-12663-2026 Date of Decision : April 27, 2026 CHATTAR SINGH -PETITIONER V/S PRESIDING OFFICER, MAINTENANCE TRIBUNAL AND OTHERS -RESPONDENTS CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE KULDEEP TIWARI Present: Mr. Divyam Singh, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Bhupender Singh, Addl. A.G., Haryana. *** KULDEEP TIWARI, J. (ORAL) 1. Through the instant writ petition, a challenge has been laid to the order dated 20.03.2026 passed by the respondent No.1- Sub-Divisional Magistrate-cum-Maintenance Tribunal, under the provisions of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Act of 2007’). 2. The impugned order is appealable under Section 16 of the Act of 2007, and learned counsel for the petitioner fairly concedes the same. However, no statutory appeal has been filed against the said order. Therefore, the instant writ petition is disposed of, with liberty to the petitioner to file the statutory appeal. (KULDEEP TIWARI) April 27, 2026 JUDGE devinder Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether Reportable : Yes/No DEVINDER YADAV 2026.04.28 09:35 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment