JUDGMENT

The above writ petition has been filed by the petitioner seeking the following prayers:

“i. Issue a writ of mandamus or any other writ directing the first respondent to reconsider her appeal and pass speaking orders.

ii. Issue a declaration to the effect that section 16 of the Senior citizens act is unconstitutional, violative of natural right.

iii. Pass such any other order, direction or reliefs as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit in the interest of justice, equity and good conscience.”

2. The petitioner is a widow and the daughter of the 4^th respondent. The 4^th respondent has other daughters, who were not made parties before the tribunal. The 4^th respondent approached the maintenance tribunal seeking maintenance of ₹2,500/- per month. The tribunal, after considering the complaint and hearing the parties, passed Ext.P1 order directing the petitioner herein to pay an amount of ₹2,500/- per month and also directing her not to expel the mother from the house where the petitioner is residing. Challenging Ext