V.Deepa v. The District Collector

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 24.04.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN W.P.No.14650 of 2025 V.Deepa ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Office of the District Collector, Namakkal District.

2.The Superintendent of Police, Office of the Superintendent of Police, Namakkal District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Erumapatty Police Station, Namakkal District.

..Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for the issuance of Writ of Mandamus, seeking direction towards the first respondent herein to dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 26.10.2024 and consequently direct the third respondent to tender the CCTV Footage of their office on 14.10.2024 from 12.00 pm to till midnight of the same day. For Petitioner : Mr.J.Jayan

For R2 and R3 : Mr.A.Gopinath, Government Advocate (crl.side) For R1 : Mr.P.Balathandayutham, Special Government Pleader.

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed seeking a direction to the first respondent to dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 26.10.2024, and consequently, to direct the third respondent to produce the CCTV footage of their office recorded on 14.10.2024 from 12.00 PM till midnight of the same day.

2. Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and perused the materials placed on record.

3. The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side), on instructions, submitted that the CCTV footage is retained only for a period of one month due to memory limitations, and thereafter, it is automatically deleted. Therefore, the petitioner's representation cannot be acted upon.

4. Considering the submissions made on both sides, this Court is of the view that the petitioner has sought CCTV footage dated 14.10.2024 from 12.00 PM till midnight. However, due to the memory limitations of the system, such footage is no longer available. As a result, the relief sought by the petitioner cannot be granted.

5. Accordingly, this writ petition stands dismissed. No costs. 24.04.2025 : Yes/No Speaking/non-speaking order shk G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.

shk To 1.The District Collector, Office of the District Collector, Namakkal District.

2.The Superintendent of Police, Office of the Superintendent of Police, Namakkal District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Erumapatty Police Station, Namakkal District.

4. The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras. W.P.No.14650 of 2025 24.04.2025