The Kanyakumari District Nadar Educational And Charitable Trust v. Additional Police Commissioner

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 18.07.2025

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE P.VELMURUGAN The Kanyakumari District Nadar's Educational & Charitable Trust Represented by its President T.Rabinson S/o. Tankappan Nadar Perunthalaivar Kamaraj Nagar Perungudi Chennai - 600 096 ... Petitioner Vs.

1. Additional Police Commissioner Chennai City Police EVR Periyar Salai Chennai - 600 008

2. Inspector of Police J-9 Police Station 2/321, CL Mehta Road Old Mahabalipuram Road Thoraipakkam Chennai - 600 097

...Respondents

PRAYER: Writ Petition (Criminal) filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the 1st and

2nd respondents to give police protection to petitioner for continue the construction in the premises of Trust property extent of 23,530 Sq.ft. situated in 143, Perungudi Village, Saidapet Taluk, Chengalpattu District, Comprising Survey number S.No.223/4 and Patta No.502. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Jerald Lenin For Respondents : Mr.S.Vinoth Kumar Government Advocate (Crl. Side)

O R D E R

This Writ Petition (Criminal) has been filed by the petitioner to direct the respondents herein to give police protection to the petitioner to continue the construction in the premises of a Trust property, situated in 143, Perungudi Village, Saidapet Taluk, Chengalpattu District, comprising Survey number S.No.223/4 and Patta No.502, to the extent of 23,530 Sq.ft.

2. Heard both sides and perused the materials available on record.

3. It is seen that the said property in which the petitioner seeks police protection for construction, is a private property of a Trust. Therefore, if there is any hindrance, the petitioner has to approach the

competent civil Court and not the police. Therefore, this Court is not inclined to entertain this petition.

4. Accordingly, this Writ Petition (Criminal) is dismissed.

5. However, the petitioner is at liberty to work out his remedy in the manner known to law before the competent civil Court. 18.07.2025 ksa-2 Index:Yes/No Speaking Order: Yes/No

To

1. The Additional Police Commissioner Chennai City Police EVR Periyar Salai Chennai - 600 008

2. The Inspector of Police J-9 Police Station 2/321, CL Mehta Road Old Mahabalipuram Road Thoraipakkam Chennai - 600 097 3.The Public Prosecutor High Court of Madras, Chennai

P.VELMURUGAN,J.

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