W.P(MD)No.20518 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 21.07.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI W.P(MD)No.20518 of 2026 A.Kasthuribai ... Petitioner(s) vs. 1. The District Collector, The Office of District Collector, Tirichirappalli District-- 620 001. 2. The District Collector, The Office of District Collector, Thanjavur-Trichirappalli Road, Thanjavur District-613010. 3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Mannar Sarfoji Road, Housing Unit Area, Thanjavur District-613001. 1/10 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.20518 of 2026 4. The Sub-Divisonal Officer/Sub Collector, 2nd Floor, District Collectorate Complex, Pattukkottai Taluk, Thanjavur District- 622 005. 5. The Thasildhar, Pattukkottai Taluk Office, Pattukkottai Taluk, Thanjavur District- 614602. 6. The Sub-Registrar, The Sub-Register Office, Rendampuligaadu, Peraoorani Taluk, Thanjavur District-614 723. 7. The Superintendent of Police, The Office of Superintendent of Police, Subramaniyapuram, Pudukkottai Road, Trichirappalli District- 620 020. 8. The Superintendent of Police, The Office of Superintendent of Police, Cholan Nagar, Thanjavur District-613 010. 2/10 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.20518 of 2026 9. The Inspector of Police, Sethubhavachathiram Police Station, Peravoorani Taluk, Thanjavur District- 614 723. 10. The Inspector of Police, Manikandam Police Station, Trichirappalli- Madurai Police Station, Trichirappalli District. 11. The Branch Manager, The State Bank of India, Subramanian Kovil Street, Pattukkottai Branch, Thanjavur District-614 601. 12. The Managing Director, Manitham Moothin Kudil, Plot No.79/80, Door No.5/364-A, Airport, Avaiyar Street, Vijay Nagar (West Extension), Navaloor Kuttapattu Panchayat, Trichy. 3/10 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.20518 of 2026 13. S. Vijayaoli 14. M.Subramanian ... Respondent(s) PRAYER : Writ Petition, filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 1, 2, 7 to 10 to consider the petitioner's representation dated 12.06.2026 in accordance with the provision of Rule 20 (2) (i), (iv) and Rule 3 and Rule 21 (1) of the Tamil Nadu Maintenance of Welfare of Parents and Senior citizens Act, 2007-so as to protect her life and property and to ensure her live with security with dignity. For Petitioner : Mr. R. Suresh Kumar For R1 to R6 : Mr.M.Mahaboob Athiff, Standing Counsel For R7 to R10 : Mr.R.Mohamed Riyaz, Gov. Advocate For R11 : Mr.S.Anwar Sameem O R D E R This Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 1, 2, 7 to 10 to consider the petitioner's representation dated 12.06.2026 in accordance with the provision of Rule 20 (2) (i), (iv) and Rule 3 and Rule 21 (1) of the Tamil Nadu Maintenance of Welfare of Parents and Senior citizens Act, 2007-so as to protect her life and property and to 4/10 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.20518 of 2026 ensure her live with security with dignity. 2. Heard the learned counsel for the parties. 3. By consent of both parties, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself. Since no adverse order is going to be passed, notice to the respondents 12 to 14 is dispensed with. 4. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner's husband passed away in October 2000 and that the petitioner is presently residing in the 12th respondent–Old Age Home. According to the learned counsel, the grievance of the petitioner is that the respondents 13 and 14, who are the petitioner's elder daughter and son-in-law, have failed to take care of her. It is further submitted that the petitioner submitted a representation dated 12.06.2026 seeking the return of her gold jewellery, original ATM cards and the money allegedly withdrawn from her bank account. Since no orders have been passed on the said representation till date, the petitioner has approached this Court seeking a direction to respondents 1, 2 and 7 to 10 to consider and dispose 5/10 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.20518 of 2026 of the said representation within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. 5. The learned counsel further submitted that it would suffice if this Court issues a direction to the second respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 12.06.2026 and pass appropriate orders thereon within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. 6. Considering the above facts and circumstances of the case and without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, this Writ Petition is disposed of with a direction to the second respondent, to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 12.06.2026 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, after affording a reasonable opportunity to the respondents 13 and 14. Such exercise shall be completed as expeditiously as possible, preferably within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. 21.07.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes PKN 6/10 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.20518 of 2026 To 1. The District Collector, The Office of District Collector, Tirichirappalli District-- 620 001. 2. The District Collector, The Office of District Collector, Thanjavur-Trichirappalli Road, Thanjavur District-613010. 3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Mannar Sarfoji Road, Housing Unit Area, Thanjavur District-613001. 4. The Sub-Divisonal Officer/Sub Collector, 2nd Floor, District Collectorate Complex, Pattukkottai Taluk, Thanjavur District- 622 005. 5. The Thasildhar, Pattukkottai Taluk Office, Pattukkottai Taluk, 7/10 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.20518 of 2026 Thanjavur District- 614602. 6. The Sub-Registrar, The Sub-Register Office, Rendampuligaadu, Peraoorani Taluk, Thanjavur District-614 723. 7. The Superintendent of Police, The Office of Superintendent of Police, Subramaniyapuram, Pudukkottai Road, Trichirappalli District- 620 020. 8. The Superintendent of Police,, The Office of Superintendent of Police, Cholan Nagar, Thanjavur District-613 010. 9. The Inspector of Police, Sethubhavachathiram Police Station, Peravoorani Taluk, Thanjavur District- 614 723. 10. The Inspector of Police, 8/10 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.20518 of 2026 Manikandam Police Station, Trichirappalli- Madurai Police Station, Trichirappalli District. 11. The Branch Manager, The State Bank of India, Subramanian Kovil Street, Pattukkottai Branch, Thanjavur District-614 601. 9/10 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.20518 of 2026 M.DHANDAPANI ,J. PKN ORDER MADE IN W.P(MD)No.20518 of 2026 DATED : 21.07.2026 10/10 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis