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Dhanakodi v. The Tahsildar

2026-01-20Honourable Mr Justice Abdul Quddhose4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 24-03-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M. NIRMAL KUMAR M.Vinothini ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Commissioner of Police, Greater Chennai City, E.V.K.Sampath Salai, Vepery, Chennai - 600 007.

2. The State Rep. by the Inspector of Police, J-8, Neelankarai Police Station, Neelankarari, Chennai - 600 115.

3. Sivaraman ..Respondent(s) For Petitioner(s):

Mr.C.Rajashekaran For Respondent(s):

Mr. Leonard Arul Joseph Selvam Additional Public Prosecutor assisted by Ms.T.Harshana for R1 To R2 Order In pursuance of the observations made by this Court on the previous hearing date, the learned Additional Public Prosecutor submitted today that the

third respondent, aged about 76 years, is bedridden and in such a health condition that he is unable to move or speak. It was further submitted that the Inspector of Police, Neelankarai, visited the residence of the third respondent and confirmed the same.

2. Per contra, the learned counsel for the petitioner strongly opposed the submissions made by the learned Additional Public Prosecutor. It was submitted that, subsequent to the previous hearing, the petitioner was summoned on three occasions and each time she appeared before the second respondent police. However, she was allegedly made to wait for long hours and was further subjected to harassment. It is also alleged that she received a call demanding a sum of Rs.25 lakhs, with an assurance that the encroachment made by the third respondent would be removed only upon such payment; failing which, the encroachment would continue. The learned counsel further contended that certain Senior Police Officials are supporting the third respondent for ulterior motives. It was also alleged that a group operating in Neelankarai is aiding the third respondent, causing obstruction to the petitioner's property, and demanding large sums of money, without which the encroachment would not be removed.

3. In view of the serious allegations and counter-allegations, this Court directs the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Adyar, to conduct a personal enquiry into the matter and file a status report regarding the same, including the petitioner's complaint.

4. Post the matter on 17.04.2026 for filing status report. 24-03-2026 RKP To

1. The Commissioner of Police, Greater Chennai City, E.V.K.Sampath Salai, Vepery, Chennai - 600 007.

2. The State Rep. by the Inspector of Police, J-8, Neelankarai Police Station, Neelankarari, Chennai - 600 115.

3. The Deputy Commissioner of Police, Adyar.

4. The Public Prosecutor, Madras High Court, Madras

M.NIRMAL KUMAR J.

RKP 24-03-2026