G.Deivasigamani v. The District Collector

O R D E R This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the 2nd respondent to dispose of the petitioner's application dated 10.01.2026 filed under the provisions of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

2.The 3rd respondent is the son, 4th respondent is the daughter-in-law and 5th and 6th respondents are the grand children of the petitioner. According to the petitioner, he had executed a settlement deed in favour of his grand children namely the respondents 5 and 6 on the assurance given by his sons' family that they will take care of him. According to the petitioner, despite the said assurance, the respondents 3 to 6 have disowned him and they have committed an act of cruelty. Therefore, the petitioner filed an application under Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 on Page2 of 5

10.01.2026, seeking to cancel the settlement deed executed in favour of the grand children and for seeking protection for himself. Since no action was taken by the respondents, now the petitioner seeks for early disposal of the petitioner's application dated 10.01.2026 by the 2nd respondent.

3.No prejudice will be caused to the respondents if the petitioner's application is directed to be disposed of by the 2nd respondent on merits and in accordance with law, after hearing the objections of the respondents 3 to 6 and by adhering to the Principles of natural justice, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. This Court is not expressing any opinion on the merits of the petitioner's application.

4.Since no adverse orders are passed as against the respondents 3 to 6, notice to the respondents 3 to 6 is dispensed with by this Court in this Writ Petition.

5.For the foregoing reasons, this Writ Petition is disposed of by directing the 2nd respondent to pass final orders on merits and in accordance with law on the petitioner's application dated 10.01.2026, filed under the provisions of the Maintenance and Welfare of parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, after Page3 of 5 hearing the objections of the respondents 3 to 6 and by holding appropriate enquiry and by adhering to the Principles of natural justice, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. However, there shall be no order as to costs. 27-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order GSA To

¶1The District collector Chennai collectorate office 62, Fourth floor, Rajaji salai Beach Road, George Town Chennai-600 001.

¶7The Revenue Divisional officer Chennai North (RDO) Mahalakshmi Nagar, Puzhal, Chennai-600 066. Page4 of 5 WPoNo.o10916oofo2026 ABDULoQUDDHOSE,oJ. GSA WPoNo.o10916oofo2026 27-03-2026 Page5oofo5

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 27-03-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE G.Deivasigamani ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District collector Chennai collectorate office 62, Fourth floor, Rajaji salai Beach Road, George Town Chennai-600 001. 2. The Revenue Divisional officer Chennai North (RDO) Mahalakshmi Nagar, Puzhal, Chennai-600 066. 3. Raj Kumar 4. Yamuna 5. R.Jesindeha 6. R.Harikaran ..Respondent(s) PRAYER – This Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking a Writ of Mandamus, directing 2nd respondent to consider and pass orders on the petitioner's representation dated 10.1.2026 (submitted under Page1 of 5 the Maintenance and Welfare of parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007), after due enquiry, within a time frame. For Petitioner(s): Mr.N.Gokula Rao For Respondent(s): Mrs. C. Meera Arumugam, Additional Government Pleader (For R1 & R2)