Raman v. The Deputy Inspector General Of Prisons,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 15-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE DR.JUSTICE ANITA SUMANTH AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE SUNDER MOHAN Raman S/o. Sidhan, Door No.96/1, Kamarajar Road, First Street, Kampost Road, Jalgandapuram, Mettur Taluk, Salem District.

..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Deputy Inspector General of Prisons, Chennai Range, Prison and Correctional Service, Prison Head Quarters, Egmore, Chennai-600 008.

2. The Superintendent of Prisons, Central Prison, Coimbatore.

3. The Superintendent of Prisons, Central Prison, Salem.

..Respondent(s) Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 19-4-2026 and consequently direct the Respondents to retain petitioner's son, Raja @ Pothu Raja S/o. Raman aged about 27 years, convict prisoner, convict PID No.70587 permanently at the central prison, Salem.

For Petitioner(s):

Ms.S.Nadhiya For Respondent(s):

Mr.C.R.Malarvannan, Counsel For Government Of Tamil Nadu (Criminal Side)

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by Dr.Anita Sumanth J.) The prayer is for a mandamus for consideration of the petitioner's representation dated 19.04.2026, that has admittedly, been received by the authorities.

2. The proper authority to consider such a request would be the Director General of Police, who has not been arrayed as a respondent. However, Mr.C.R.Malarvannan, learned Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Criminal Side) assures us that the representation will be made available to the Director General of Prisons for his consideration, forthwith.

3. We hence direct the Director General of Prisons and Correctional Services (DGP), No.6, Annai EVR Maniammaiyar Salai, Egmore, Chennai - 600 008, to pass necessary orders on the representation dated 19.04.2026 within a period of three (3) weeks from today, in accordance with the extant Rules.

4. Mandamus stands achieved and with this, this writ petition stands disposed. No costs.

[A.S.M, J.] [S.M, J.] 15-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking order ssm/vs

To

1. The Deputy Inspector General of Prisons, Chennai Range, Prison and Correctional Service, Prison Head Quarters, Egmore, Chennai-600 008.

2. The Superintendent of Prisons Central Prison, Coimbatore.

3. The Superintendent of Prisons Central Prison, Salem.

4. The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

5. The Director General of Prisons and Correctional Services (DGP), No.6, Annai EVR Maniammaiyar Salai, Egmore, Chennai - 600

DR.ANITA SUMANTH, J.

AND SUNDER MOHAN, J.

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