M.Vasugi v. The District Collector

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 25.04.2023

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.CHANDRASEKHARAN W.P. No.12758 of 2023 M.Vasugi ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector Collectorate Office, Salem District.

2.The Superintendent of Police, Salem District.

3.The Tahsildar Thalaivasal Taluk, Salem District.

4.The Inspector Police Thalaivasal Police Station, Salem District.

5.Kumar 6.Subathira

...Respondents

PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, pleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the second respondent authorities to conduct enquiry by disposing of the petitioner's representation

dated 10.04.2023 within such time as may be stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.A.Rajakumar For Respondents : Mr.S.Santhosh (R1 to R4) Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

O R D E R

The Writ Petition has been filed to direct the second respondent authorities to conduct enquiry by disposing of the petitioner's representation dated 10.04.2023 within such time as may be stipulated by this Court. 2.The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that there is a dispute between the petitioner and one Kumar with regard to laying pipeline and in this regard, a suit in O.S.No.92 of 2023 is pending on the file of the learned District Munsif, Athur. Meanwhile, at the instigation of Kumar, the Inspector of Police, Thalaivasal, giving pressure to the petitioner to withdraw the civil case, else she would be implicated in a false case and lodged in prison. In this regard, she gave complaint to the District Superintendent of Police on 10.04.2023, for taking appropriate action. So far, no action has been taken, necessitating filing of this petition.

3.In response, the learned Government Advocate (Criminal side) submitted that second respondent has not received the complaint dated 10.04.2023. However, fourth respondent received a complaint dated 11.04.2023 from the petitioner. On the basis of this complaint, petition enquiry in C.S.R.No.151 of 2023 is pending.

4.In the said circumstances, this Court directs the second respondent to conduct proper enquiry, taking into consideration the pending civil suit in O.S.No.92 of 2023 and take appropriate action in the manner known to law. Fourth respondent is directed not to interfere with the pending civil dispute. 5.With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 25.04.2023 ep Index :Yes/No Internet:Yes/No

G.CHANDRASEKHARAN, J.

ep To 1.The District Collector Collectorate Office, Salem District.

2.The Superintendent of Police, Salem District.

3.The Tahsildar Thalaivasal Taluk, Salem District.

4.The Inspector Police Thalaivasal Police Station, Salem District.

W.P. No.12758 of 2023

25.04.2023