C.Gunasekaran v. District Collector,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 15-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN C.Gunasekaran ..Petitioner Vs

1. District Collector, Perambalur District.

2. The Superintendent of Police, Perambalur District, Perambalur.

3. The Water Department, Perambalur District.

4. The Inspector of Police, Perambalur District.

5. Vadivel

6. Sivalingam ..Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition (Criminal) filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to direct the 1st respondent herein to give police protection to the petitioner by considering the complaint dated 18.04.2026. For Petitioner:

Mr.T.Dharani For Respondents:

Mr.R.Ganesh Kumar Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Criminal Side) for R1, R2 & R4

ORDER

This Writ Petition (Criminal) has been filed seeking a direction to the first respondent to provide adequate police protection to the petitioner based on the complaint lodged by him on 18.04.2026.

2.

Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondents 1, 2 and 4. Perused the materials available on record. 3.

Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, the fourth respondent is directed to conduct an enquiry on the complaint lodged by the petitioner, after issuing notice to the petitioner and the 5th and 6th respondents, and dispose of the same on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 4.

With the above direction, this Writ Petition (Criminal) stands disposed of. No costs.

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To

1. The District Collector, Perambalur District.

2. The Superintendent of Police, Perambalur District, Perambalur.

3. The Inspector of Police, Perambalur District.

4. The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN J.

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