Duraimurugan v. The Director General Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

Dated : 08.11.2023 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE Dr. JUSTICE G.JAYACHANDRAN Duraimurugan ... Petitioner -vs1.The Director General of Police, Tamil Nadu Circle, Kamarajar Salai, Mylapore, Chennai - 600 004.

2.The District Collector, District Collector's Office, Perambalur District, Perambalur.

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

4.The Inspector of Police, Town Police Station, Perambalur, Perambalur District.

5.Mathimitha

...Respondents

PRAYER : Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 3 to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 25.07.2023 in accordance with law by taken necessary action under Section 151 PSO Act against the 5th Respondent and other constables they working at Town Police Station (Traffic) Perambalur to secure the ends of justice.

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For Petitioner : Mr.R.Srinivasa Rao For Respondents 1 to 4 : Mr.S.Udaya Kumar, Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

ORDER

This petitioner herein is a street vendor who wants protection to conduct his business in the Street, alleging that the police are interfering in his business.

2. This Court finds no reason to entertain this sort of petition, since under the garb of Right to Trade, no person can disturb the free flow of traffic. Hence, this Writ Petition is dismissed. No costs.

08.11.2023 Internet : Yes/No Index : Yes/No rkp To 1.The Director General of Police, Tamil Nadu Circle, Kamarajar Salai, Mylapore, Chennai - 600 004.

2.The District Collector, District Collector's Office, Perambalur District, Perambalur.

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

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4.The Inspector of Police, Town Police Station, Perambalur, Perambalur District.

5. The Public Prosecutor, Madras High Court, Madras.

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Dr.G.JAYACHANDRAN, J.

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