S.Jyothi Ramesh v. The Revenue Divisional Officer cum Authority
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court, W.P.No.28081 of 2026, decided 21.07.2026 by Hemant Chandangoudar J. Writ of Mandamus under Article 226 directing Revenue Divisional Officer cum Authority under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 (South Chennai Division, Guindy) to pass orders on a senior citizen's representation dated 04.06.2026 seeking cancellation of a settlement deed dated 21.08.2008 under Section 23 of the Act and monthly maintenance; enquiry to be conducted after hearing respondents 2 and 3; disposal within three months of receipt of order copy; no order as to costs; notice to private respondents dispensed with; petition disposed, not allowed or dismissed.
What did the court decide?
Direction to the first respondent to consider and dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 04.06.2026 on its own merits, in accordance with law, after affording an opportunity of hearing to respondents 2 and 3, within three months from the date of receipt of a copy of the order; no order as to costs.