Tneb Generation And Distribution Contract Labourers Association v. The Director General Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 27.02.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN TNEB Generation and Distribution Contract Labourers Association, Represented by its General Secretary, Mr.C.Balachandrar, S/o. Chandrasekaran, No.38, Seethammal Colony, Teynampet, Chennai - 600 018.

... Petitioner Vs

1. The Director General of Police (L&O), No.27RH + PJP, Kamarajar Promenade, Kailasapuram, Mylapore, Chennai - 600 004.

2. The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board Head Office, No.825, Link Road, Anna Salai, Tripliane, Chennai.

... Respondents Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 04.01.2025 and permit the petitioner to do protest in the form of "Sit in struggle cum waiting struggle" at every District 1/5

Head Office of Electricity Board and also at the office of the second respondent on 28.02.2025.

For Petitioner : Mr.M.Arul Raj For Respondents : Mr.K.M.D.Muhilan, Government Advocate (Crl.Side) for R1

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed for directing the first respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 04.01.2025 and permit the petitioner to do a protest in the form of "Sit in struggle cum waiting struggle" at every District Head Office of Electricity Board and also at the office of the second respondent on 28.02.2025.

2. It is seen that the petitioner submitted a representation dated 04.01.2025, seeking permission from the first respondent, who is the Head of the Police Department, to conduct a "Sit in struggle cum waiting struggle" at every District Head Office of Electricity Board and also at the office of the second respondent. Though the first respondent is the Head of the Police Department, the local jurisdictional Police has to look into the request made by the petitioner for granting permission. Therefore, the first respondent 2/5

cannot pass an omnibus order permitting the petitioner to conduct a "Sit in struggle cum waiting struggle" at every District Head Office of Electricity Board and also at the office of the second respondent. Hence, this Writ Petition cannot be considered and it is liable to be dismissed.

3. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is dismissed. No costs. 27.02.2025 Index:Yes/No kv To

1. The Director General of Police (L&O), No.27RH + PJP, Kamarajar Promenade, Kailasapuram, Mylapore, 3/5

Chennai - 600 004.

2. The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board Head Office, No.825, Link Road, Anna Salai, Tripliane, Chennai.

3. The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras, Chennai.

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G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.

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