Madras High Court
WP/43589/2026 of G.Natarajan Vs The Revenue Divisional Officer on 23 October 2026
WP No. 43589 of 2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 23-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE V. LAKSHMINARAYANAN
WP No. 43589 of 2026
CNR: {HCMA012562232026}
G.Natarajan
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Revenue Divisional Officer,
North Chennai Division,
Office of the Revenue Divisional officer, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
2. N. Gopi
3. Uma
..Respondent(s)
Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st respondent to take on file the application dated 08.10.2026 filed by the petitioner under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, which is yet to be taken on file by the Revenue Divisional officer, North Chennai Division, Chennai and to conduct an appropriate enquiry.
For Petitioner(s):
Mr.R.Arunkumar
For Respondent(s):
Mr.Siddhartha Krishnan
Government Advocate [R1]
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The petitioner is a senior citizen. The 2nd respondent is his son and the 3rd respondent is his daughter-in-law. The petitioner alleges that unable to bear the
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harassment at the instance of the respondents 2 and 3, he has approached the 1st respondent by way of an application invoking the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007. As it has not been taken on file, he is before this Court.
2. Heard Mr.R.Arunkumar, for the petitioner and Mr.Siddhartha Krishnan, learned Government Advocate, for the 1st respondent.
3. Mr.Siddhartha Krishnan reports that the application of the petitioner will be processed, petitioner and respondents 2 and 3 will be heard, and the entire proceedings will be completed within a period of four (4) months from today (23.10.2026).
4. The above statement made by Mr.Siddhartha Krishnan is recorded. Accordingly, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs. 23-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No sp/rap
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To The Revenue Divisional Officer, North Chennai Division, Office of the Revenue Divisional officer, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
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V.LAKSHMINARAYANAN, J. sp WP No. 43589 of 2026 23-10-2026
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