Subramanian v. Vijayalakshmi Agency,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 06.01.2015

CORAM

The Hon'ble Mr. Justice SATISH K.AGNIHOTRI and The Hon'ble Mr.Justice M. VENUGOPAL W.A.No.1650 of 2014 .......

M. Subramanian ... Appellant Vs.

1 Vijayalakshmi Agency, Dealer Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd., Alathiyur, Dalavai Post, Sendurai Taluk, Ariyalur Dsitrict, Rep by Dealer/Prop.

Mr. Vijaya Gnana Guru 2 The District Collector, Office of the Collectorate, Ariyalur, Ariaylur District.

3 The Superintendent of Police, Office of the Superintendent of Police, Ariyalur.

4 The Inspector of Police, Thalavai Police Stationm Senthurai Taluk, Ariyalur District.

5 The Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd., Trichy Retail Regional Office, Rep by Sr. Regional Manager, No. 90 2nd Floor MDSR enclave, Bharathidasan Road, Cantonment , Trichy 1.

6 Annandurai ... Respondents Writ Appeal filed against order dated 19.11.2014 made in W.P.No.27203 of 2014.

Petition preseented under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 1 to 3 to provide adequate police protection to the petitioner Agency to run the Retail Outlet Dealership granted by the 4th respondent in a calm and smooth manner.

For Appellants : Mr. C. Prakasam For Respondents : Mr.L. Chandrakumar - R1 Mr. P.S.Sivashamugasundaram Spl.

Govt. Pleader - R2 to R4

ORDER

Challenge in this intra-Court appeal is to the order dated 19.11.2014 in WP No.27203 of 2014 whereby and whereunder, the writ petitioner has been granted police protection on production of a copy of that order and on payment of necessary charges. It is well settled principle that a citizen of this Country is entitled to protect his or her life or property in accordance with law. In that event, if a complaint is made to the police, it is for the police to examine the facts and provide requisite protection, if it is found necessary.

2. In the case on hand, police protection has been provided on payment of necessary charges. We make it clear that grant of police protection does not give any right in favour of other party insofar as the dispute with regard to the ownership or possession of the property in question is concerned. This writ appeal stands accordingly disposed of. Consequently, M.P. No. 1 of 2014 is closed. No costs.

Sd/- Asst. Registrar.

/true copy/ Sub Asst. Registrar.

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To 1 The District Collector, Office of the Collectorate, Ariyalur, Ariaylur District.

2 The Superintendent of Police, Office of the Superintendent of Police, Ariyalur.

3 The Inspector of Police, Thalavai Police Stationm Senthurai Taluk, Ariyalur District.

+1cc to Mr.C.Prakasam,Advocate SR.No.655 +1cc to Mr.L.Chandrakumar, Advocate SR.No.403 W.A.No.1650 of 2014 tej[co] gp/19.1.15