A.Vasantha v. The Deputy Inspector General Of Prisons,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED 15.11.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE Mr.JUSTICE P.N.PRAKASH AND THE HONOURABLE Mr.JUSTICE RMT.TEEKAA RAMAN A.Vasantha .. Petitioner Vs.

1.The Deputy Inspector General of Prisons Vellore Range Vellore 632 002 2.The Superintendent of Prison Central Prison Cuddalore 607 004 .. Respondents Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a writ of mandamus directing the respondent to grant 21 days ordinary leave by considering the representation of the petitioner dated 14.10.2022 and release her husband viz., Elumalai, S/o.Duraisamy, aged 44 years, now confined in the Central Prison, Cuddalore. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Nadhiya For Respondents : Mr.R.Muniyapparaj Additional Public Prosecutor 1/4

O R D E R

[Made by P.N.PRAKASH, J.] The petitioner has given a representation dated 14.10.2022, seeking ordinary leave for her husband viz., Elumalai, CT.No.16881, who is presently lodged in the Central Prison, Cuddalore, in which no order has been passed and hence, the instant writ petition seeking the aforesaid relief.

2. When the matter was taken up for hearing, Mr.R.Muniyapparaj, learned Additional Public Prosecutor submitted that the representation of the petitioner is under consideration.

3. In view of the above, we direct the 2nd respondent viz., The Superintendent of Prison, Central Prison, Cuddalore, to dispose of the petitioner's representation within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

With the above direction, this writ petition stands closed. No costs. [P.N.P., J.] [T K R, J.] gya 15.11.2022 2/4

To 1.The Deputy Inspector General of Prisons Vellore Range Vellore 632 002 2.The Superintendent of Prison Central Prison Cuddalore 607 004 3.The Public Prosecutor High Court, Madras 3/4

P.N.PRAKASH, J.

AND RMT.TEEKAA RAMAN, J.

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