Madras High Court
WP(MD)/30336/2026 of Perumal Vs The District Collector on 26 October 2026
WP(MD) No. 30336 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 26-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY
WP(MD) No. 30336 of 2026
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Perumal,
S/o.Silamban,
D.No.75, Kudi Street,
Manali Ayitthampatti,
Thandalaiputtliur Village,
Musiri Taluk, Trichy District.
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The District Collector,
Trichy District, Trichy.
2. The Sub Collector,
Musiri, Trichy District.
3. The Revenue Divisional Officer,
Revenue Divisional Office,
Musiri, Trichy District.
4. Baskar,
Manali Ayitthampatti,
Thandalaiputthur Village,
Musiri Taluk, Trichy District.
5. Rajkumar,
Manali Ayitthampatti,
Thandalaiputthur Village,
Musiri Taluk, Trichy District.
6. Lakshmi,
Manlii Ayitthampatti,
Thandalaiputthixr Village,
Musiri Taluk, Trichy District.
..Respondent(s)
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PRAYER: Writ Petition, filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the first to third respondents to implement the proceedings issued by the third respondent in Pa.Mu.A5/4791/2024 dated 17.10,2024 confirming the Memorandum issued by the second respondent in Moo.Mu.A5/4930/2025
dated 21.08.2025 for paying the maintenance amount of Rs.1,000/- each per month from the fourth to sixth respondents to the petitioner, on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 07.09.2026.
For Petitioner :
Mr.A.Joel Paul Antony
For R1 to R3 :
Mr.R.Parthiban
Special Government Pleader
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ORDER
Pursuant to the proceedings before the Revenue Divisional Officer, Musiri, in respect of maintenance payable by the private respondents to the petitioner, the statements of the private respondents were recorded on 17.10.2024 and an order was issued directing payment of maintenance. Alleging non-payment of maintenance as per said order, after submitting a representation dated 07.08.2025 to the District Social Welfare Officer, Tiruchirapalli, the petitioner has approached this Court.
2. Mr.R.Parthiban, learned Special Government Pleader, accepts notice for the first to third respondents. He points out that the procedure for __________
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3. Sub-section (8) of Section 5 of the above-mentioned enactment enables the Tribunal to issue a warrant for levying the amount due as a fine. Therefore, the petitioner may apply for a warrant under Section 5(8) of the Act. If such application is filed within a period of 15 days from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, the Revenue Divisional Officer is directed to consider and dispose of the same in accordance with law within two months from the date of receipt thereof after providing a reasonable opportunity to the petitioner and the fourth to sixth respondents herein.
4. This Writ Petition is disposed of on the above terms. There shall be no order as to costs. 26-10-2026 Index: No Speaking Neutral Citation: No JEN To
1. The District Collector, Trichy District, Trichy. __________
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2. The Sub Collector, Musiri, Trichy District.
3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Revenue Divisional Office, Musiri, Trichy District. __________
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