Asan Banu v. The Sub Collector
Case brief
What is this about?
W.P.(MD)No.6061 of 2026 | Madras High Court, Madurai Bench | Hemant Chandangoudar, J. | Decided 06.03.2026 | Asan Banu v. The Sub Collector, Cheranmahadevi, Tirunelveli District and others | Article 226 Constitution of India; Writ of Mandamus | Section 23, Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 | Cancellation of settlement deed | Representation/complaint dated 28.11.2025 left unconsidered by Sub Collector | Direction to dispose of complaint on merits within three months with hearing to all necessary parties | No costs | Petitioner counsel: M. Sathish Kumar; State counsel: S.S. Madhavan, AGP.
What did the court decide?
Direction to the first respondent (Sub Collector, Cheranmahadevi) to consider and dispose of the petitioner's complaint/representation dated 28.11.2025 on its own merits and in accordance with law, within three months from receipt of a copy of the order, after affording an opportunity of hearing to all necessary parties; no costs.