Selvam v. State Of Tamil Nadu Rep. By

2024:MHC:3687

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 18.10.2024 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE S.M.SUBRAMANIAM AND THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE V.SIVAGNANAM Selvam ... Petitioner Vs.

1.State of Tamil Nadu Represented by Principal Secretary to the Government, Home, Prohibition and Excise Department, Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai.

2.The Superintendent of Prison, Central Prison, Trichy, Tiruchirapalli.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for the issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st respondent to process the representation given by the petitioner Selvam S/o. Chinnadurai Life Convict Prisoner No.23170 dated 20.05.2024 to prematurely release him.

For Petitioner : Mr.G.Sriram For Respondents : Mr.E.Raj Thilak Additional Public Prosecutor

O R D E R

[Order of the Court is made by S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J.] The writ of mandamus has been instituted to direct the 1st respondent to process the representation given by the petitioner seeking premature release of convict prisoner.

2. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the application has not been processed, which resulted in institution of the present writ petition.

3. Learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing on behalf of the respondents would submit that the application submitted will be processed by following the procedures as contemplated.

4. In view of the facts and circumstances, the respondents are directed

to consider the application and take a decision on merits and in accordance with law and pass appropriate orders as expeditiously as possible preferably within a period of three (3) months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5. With the above direction, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.

[S.M.S., J.] [V.S.G., J.] 18.10.2024 Index : Yes Speaking order / Non-speaking order Jeni

To 1.The Principal Secretary to the Government, Tamil Nadu, Home, Excise and Prohibition Department, Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai.

2.The Superintendent of Prison, Central Prison, Trichy, Tiruchirapalli.

3.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Puducherry, Madras High Court.

S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J.

AND V.SIVAGNANAM, J.

Jeni 18.10.2024