Madras High Court
WP(MD)/31224/2026 of V.Mariappan Vs The District Collector on 3 November 2026
WP(MD) No. 31224 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 03-11-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR
RAMAMOORTHY
WP(MD) No. 31224 of 2026
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V.Mariappan
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The District Collector,
Office of the District Collector,
Virudhunagar District.
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer
Office of the Revenue Divisional Officer, Sattur, Virudhunagar District.
(R2 is suo motu substituted vide order dated 03.11.2026 in W.P.(MD) No.31224 of 2026)
3. M.Dhanasekaran
..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 2nd respondent to consider and dispose of the petitioner’s representation dated 09.04.2026 in accordance with law in particular under Section 23 of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007.
For Petitioner(s)
:Mr.K.Sanjay Kannan
For Respondent(s)
:Mr.P.Pethu Rajesh
Additional Government Pleader
for R1 & R2
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ORDER
After submitting an application under Section 23 of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, the petitioner seeks the early disposal thereof.
2. Accepting notice for respondents 1 and 2, Mr.P.Pethu Rajesh, learned Additional Government Pleader, submits that the jurisdictional Revenue Divisional Officer is the Revenue Divisional Officer, Sattur and not the Revenue Divisional Officer, Aruppukkottai.
3. In view of the above submission, the Revenue Divisional Officer, Sattur, is substituted as the second respondent in place of the Revenue Divisional Officer, Aruppukkottai. Registry shall carry out the amendment before issuing this order.
4. Learned Additional Government Pleader submits that an inquiry was held yesterday and that the matter is next scheduled to be heard on 23.11.2026.
5. Taking note of this development, this Writ Petition is disposed
WP(MD) No. 31224 of 2026 of by directing the second respondent to consider and dispose of the petitioner’s application under Section 23 of the statute within two (2) months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order after providing a reasonable opportunity to the petitioner and the third respondent herein. There shall be no order as to costs. 03-11-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No apd To
1. The District Collector Office of the District Collector Virudhunagar District
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer Office of the Revenue Divisional Officer Sattur Virudhunagar District
WP(MD) No. 31224 of 2026 SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY, J. apd WP(MD) No. 31224 of 2026 03-11-2026