A.Kasthuribai v. The District Collector,

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 ensure her live with security with dignity.

¶2Heard the learned counsel for the parties.

¶3By 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.

¶4The 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12.06.2026 seeking the return of her gold jewellery, original ATM cards and the money allegedly withdrawn from her bank account.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 of the said representation within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

¶5The 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.

¶6Considering 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.

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¶1The District Collector, The Office of District Collector, Tirichirappalli District-- 620 001.

¶2The District Collector, The Office of District Collector, Thanjavur-Trichirappalli Road, Thanjavur District-613010.

¶3The Revenue Divisional Officer, Mannar Sarfoji Road, Housing Unit Area, Thanjavur District-613001.

¶4The Sub-Divisonal Officer/Sub Collector, 2nd Floor, District Collectorate Complex, Pattukkottai Taluk, Thanjavur District-622 005.

¶5The Thasildhar, Pattukkottai Taluk Office, Pattukkottai Taluk, Thanjavur District-614602.

¶6The Sub-Registrar, The Sub-Register Office, Rendampuligaadu, Peraoorani Taluk, Thanjavur District-614 723.

¶7The Superintendent of Police, The Office of Superintendent of Police, Subramaniyapuram, Pudukkottai Road, Trichirappalli District-620 020.

¶8The Superintendent of Police,, The Office of Superintendent of Police, Cholan Nagar, Thanjavur District-613 010.

¶9The Inspector of Police, Sethubhavachathiram Police Station, Peravoorani Taluk, Thanjavur District-614 723.

¶10The Inspector of Police, Manikandam Police Station, Trichirappalli-Madurai Police Station, Trichirappalli District.

¶11The Branch Manager, The State Bank of India, Subramanian Kovil Street, Pattukkottai Branch, Thanjavur District-614 601.

M.DHANDAPANI

,J.

PKN DATED : 21.07.2026

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 21.07.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI 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. 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. 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. 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