Smt Abhilasha v. The Assistant Commissioner
Case brief
What is this about?
Writ petition against orders of the Assistant Commissioner as Tribunal under the Maintenance and Welfare of Senior Citizens Act. The court declined to examine merits, disposed of the petition directing the petitioner to file an appeal before the Appellate Tribunal/Deputy Commissioner under Section 16 within six weeks, continuing the interim order meanwhile.
What did the court decide?
Liberty granted to file appeal under Section 16 within six weeks; interim order continued till expiry of that period; contentions kept open.