BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 20.02.2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P.(MD)No.4734 of 2026 Pechiyammal ...Petitioner Vs 1. The District Collector, O/o the District Collector, Virudhunagar, Virudhunagar District. 2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, O/o the Revenue Divisional Officer, Sivakasi, Virudhunagar District. 3. Ganesan ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of MANDAMUS directing the respondent no. 2 to consider and dispose of the petitioner's application U/s 23(1) of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 dated 29.12.2025 within a time frame to be stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : M/s.A.Balaji For Respondents : M/s.D.Farjana Ghoushia Special Government Pleader for R1 and R2 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis ORDER The present writ petition has been filed by a senior citizen seeking a mandamus directing the second respondent to consider the petitioner's application under Section 23 of Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 which was filed by her on 29.12.2025. 2. Considering the fact that the application is pending for more than one month, the second respondent is directed to consider the said application and pass orders after giving opportunity to all the interested parties, within a period of 8(eight) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 3. With the above said observations, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 20.02.2026 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet: Yes/No RJR 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis To 1. The District Collector, O/o the District Collector, Virudhunagar, Virudhunagar District. 2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, O/o the Revenue Divisional Officer, Sivakasi, Virudhunagar District. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis R.VIJAYAKUMAR , J. RJR W.P.(MD)No.4734 of 2026 20.02.2026 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis