N.Saravanakumar v. The Government Of Tamil Nadu

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 06.02.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.CHANDRASEKHARAN and W.M.P.Nos.3191 & 3192 of 2023 N.Saravanakumar ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Government of Tamil Nadu, Represented by its Secretary, Department of Home, Prohibition and Excise, Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai.

2. The Superintendent of Police, Chengalpet District, Chengalpet.

3. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Mamallapuram Sub Division,

4. The District Collector, Chengalpet District, Chengalpet.

5. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Chengalpet Revenue Division,

6. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Tambaram Revenue Division,

7. The Inspector of Police, Kayar Police Station, ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to remove the name of the petitioner, N.Saravanakumar S/o. Nagarathinam, aged 35 years and residing at No.1, J.J.Nagar, Mettupalayam, Kumizhi Village, Vandalur Taluk, Chengalpet District, from the history sheet opened by the 7th respondent in H.S.No.1 of 2021 under Police Standing Orders by observing due procedure within a time frame limit. For Petitioner : Mr.P.G.Thiyagu For Respondents : Mr.S.Santhosh Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

O R D E R

The Writ Petition has been filed seeking to direct the respondents to remove the name of the petitioner from the history sheet opened by the 7th respondent in H.S.No.1 of 2021.

2. Learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner's name was included in the History Sheet on the basis of the false complaints given against him. In order to remove the petitioner's name from the history sheet opened by the 7th respondent, the petitioner has sent a representation dated 01.12.2022 to the respondents. But, the same has not been considered so far. Hence, the present writ petition has been filed.

3. In response, the learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the respondents submitted that the petitioner is involved in three criminal cases and he is a history sheeted rowdy in H.S.No.1 of 2021. He further submitted that the petitioner's representation dated 01.12.2022 was received by the respondents and the same is pending for consideration.

4. In view of the submissions made by the learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side), this Court directs the respondents to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 01.12.2022 for removal of his name from the History Sheeted list, in the manner known to law, within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed 06.02.2023 ham Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non speaking order To

1. The Secretary, Department of Home, Prohibition and Excise, Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai.

2. The Superintendent of Police,

3. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Mamallapuram Sub Division,

4. The District Collector,

5. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Chengalpet Revenue Division,

6. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Tambaram Revenue Division,

7. The Inspector of Police, Kayar Police Station,

8. The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

G.CHANDRASEKHARAN ,J.

ham and W.M.P.Nos.3191 & 3192 of 2023 06.02.2023