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2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 18792
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
ABDUL QUDDHOSE, J
A.Pankajam – Appellant
Versus
The District Collector Chennai District. – Respondent
Writ Petition
For the Appellants/Petitioners: Mr.D.Gopinathan
For the Respondents: Mrs.C.Meera Arumugam, AGP (R1)
The court mandates timely action on appeals under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, ensuring adherence to natural justice.
Headnote:The judgment pertains to a writ petition seeking relief under Article 226 of the Constitution, for the expedited consideration of an appeal by a senior citizen under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007. The Court observed that no prejudice would be caused if the appeal is heard, ensuring adherence to natural justice principles and fixing a 12-week timeline for decision. The Court disposed of the petition with instructions to the first respondent regarding the appeal process.
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| 1. petition for accelerated appeal hearing. (Para 1) |
| 2. court's observation on justification and procedure. (Para 2) |
| 3. final decision to expedite appeal under statutory guidelines. (Para 3) |
ORDER
This writ petition has been filed seeking for a limited relief. The petitioner seeks for early disposal of her appeal dated 09.12.2025. The petitioner is a senior citizen and she has filed the aforesaid appeal under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, before the first respondent.
2. Mrs.C.Meera Arumugam, learned Additional Government Pleader, accepts notice on behalf of the first respondent. Since no adverse orders are passed against the respondents 2 to 4, notice to them in this writ petition is dispensed with.
3. No prejudice will be caused to the first respondent, if the aforesaid appeal of the petitioner is considered, on merits and in accordance with law, after hearing the objections from the respondents 2 to 4, and by adhering to the principles of natural justice, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of by directing the first respondent to pass final orders on the petitioner’s appeal dated 09.12.2025 submitted under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, after hearing the objections from the respondents 2 to 4, and after giving due consideration to the supporting documents filed by the respective parties, and also by adhering to the principles of natural justice, within a period of 12 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No Costs.
