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V.Maala Raajan, v. The District Collector,

2026-06-01Honourable Mr Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 01-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN and W.M.P.No.18040 of 2018 V.Maala Raajan, W/o.Dr.S.Varadharajan, 60 Gandhi Street, Balaranganathapuram, Peelamedu, Coimbatore 641 004 ..Petitioner Vs

1. The District Collector, Coimbatore District, Coimbatore 641 018

2. The Superintendent of Police, Coimbatore Rural, Coimbatore District

3. The Inspector of Police, Alandurai Police Station, Coimbatore 641 010

4. K.Poovathal, W/o.Late Kumarasamy Gounder, 3/5 Mariamman Koil Street, Thennamanallur 641 009, Thondamuthur Via, Coimbatore District

5. Thirugnanasambandam @ Anandan, S/o.Late Kumarasamy Gounder, 51, A1, Bharathiyar Road, Maniakkaranpalayam, Ganapathy 641 006, Coimbatore District

6. T.P.Praveenkumar, S/o.Late M.Ponnusamy, 3/90, Mariamman Koil Street, Thennamanallur 641 009, Thondamuthur Via, Coimbatore District

7. T.Gopalakrishnan, S/o.Thangaraj, 5/283, Annur Road, Thennampalayam, Coimbatore 641 407

8. K.Vijayakumar, S/o.Kandasamy, Therkal Thottam, 58, Near Ellan Nagar, Kalapatty, Coimbatore 641 048

9. R.Chandru Jakavi, S/o.U.Rajendran, 5/554/1, Gandhi Illam, Nayakkanpalayam, Coimbatore 641 020, Coimbatore District ..Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 3 to protect the petitioner's right to life and property by taking swift action against the respondents 4 to 9 who have committed in vandalism in the petitioner's property measuring 95 1⁄2 cents bearing S.F. No. 245/2A, Pooluvapatti Village, Coimbatore South Taluk and ensure compliance of Article 21 of the constitution, by considering her representations dated 27.05.2018 and 12.06.2018.

For Petitioner:

M/s.N.Manokaran For Respondents:

Mr.R.Ganesh Kumar Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Criminal Side) for R1 to R3 Mr.S.Arjun for R4, R6 to R9

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents 1 to 3 to protect the petitioner's right to life and property by taking swift action against the respondents 4 to 9, who have allegedly committed acts of vandalism on the petitioner's property measuring 951⁄2 cents, bearing S.F.No.245/2A, situated at Pooluvapatti Village, Coimbatore South Taluk, and ensure compliance with Article 21 of the Constitution of India by considering her representations dated 27.05.2018 and 12.06.2018. 2.

Heard Mr.N.Manokaran, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, Mr.R.Ganesh Kumar, learned counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Criminal Side) and Mr.S.Arjun, learned counsel appearing for the respondents 4, 6 to 9. Perused the materials available on record. 3.

It is observed that after a lapse of eight years, the representation submitted by the petitioner seeking police protection cannot be considered. Accordingly, this Writ Petition stands dismissed. However, the petitioner is at liberty to submit a fresh representation seeking police protection on fresh cause of action, if any. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. No costs.

01-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order LPP

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN J.

LPP To

1. The District Collector, Coimbatore District, Coimbatore 641 018

2. The Superintendent of Police, Coimbatore Rural, Coimbatore District

3. The Inspector of Police, Alandurai Police Station, Coimbatore 641 010

4. The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

01-06-2026