G.Palaniappan v. The Inspector Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 15.02.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.ANAND VENKATESH G.Palaniappan S/o.Goundan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Inspector of Police, Yercaud Police Station, Salem District.

2.The Tahsildar, Yercaud, Salem District.

3.V.Rajamani W/o.Venkatachalam 4.Salamath @ Sampathkumar S/o.Goundan 5.S.Mathina W/o.Salamath @ Sampathkumar 6.S.Rojar Thamim Basha S/o.Salamath @ Sampathkumar 1/4

7.S.Mohamed Ali S/o.Salamath @ Sampathkumar 8.A.T.Balu S/o.Iyangkutty

...Respondents

PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, pleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to provide police protection while surveying the property comprised in S.Nos.25/2, 25/3, 25/4 situated at No.59, Kottachedu Village, Belakkadu, Servarayan Hills, Salem Taluk and District by considering the representation dated 13.01.2024.

For Petitioner : Mr.M.Mohamed Riyaz For Respondents : Mr.A.Damodaran Additional Public Prosecutor [R1 to R4] *****

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking for a direction to the first respondent to provide police protection while surveying the property comprised in S.Nos.25/2, 25/3, 25/4 situated at No.59, Kottachedu Village, Belakkadu, Servarayan Hills, Salem Taluk and District by considering the representation dated 13.01.2024.

2. Heard Mr.M.Mohamed Riyaz, learned counsel for petitioner and 2/4

Mr.A.Damodaran, learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing on behalf of respondents 1 and 2.

3. Learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for respondents 1 and 2 submitted that the representation made by the petitioner is not available with the respondents 1 and 2. Learned Additional Public Prosecutor further submitted that if fresh representation is made by the petitioner, the same will be enquired and a decision will be taken with regard to providing police protection.

4. Considering the submissions made by learned Additional Public Prosecutor, there shall be a direction to the petitioner to give a fresh representation to the first respondent. The first respondent, on receipt of the same, shall conduct an enquiry by issuing notice to all the interested parties and shall take a decision within a period of four (4) weeks. N.ANAND VENKATESH, J 3/4

gm This Writ Petition is disposed of with the above direction. No costs. 15.02.2024 Index : Yes/No Speaking Order/Non-speaking Order gm To 1.The Inspector of Police, Yercaud Police Station, Salem District.

2.The Tahsildar, Yercaud, Salem District.

3.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

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