M.J.Bathurunisha Begam v. The District Collector
Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 – Enforcement of maintenance order – Writ of Mandamus under Article 226
Case brief
What is this about?
Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, W.P.(MD)No.10304 of 2026, decided 15.04.2026, Hemant Chandangoudar J. Keywords: Article 226 Constitution of India; writ of mandamus; enforcement of maintenance order; Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act 2007, Sections 6 and 11; Revenue Divisional Officer and District Collector Thanjavur; Na.Ka.No.7590/2022/A3 dated 10.03.2023; Rs.15,000 per month maintenance; recovery of maintenance arrears within three months; registered settlement deed; senior citizen mother versus son; representation dated 13.03.2026; Sadhik Basha; Jahangir Basha; M.J.Bathurunisha Begam; no costs.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of directing the second respondent to enforce the order dated 10.3.2023 bearing Na.Ka.No.7590/2022/A3 and recover the arrears of maintenance within three months from the date of receipt of a copy of the order; no orders as to costs.