Vazhumuni v. The State Of Tamilnadu

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 15.03.2019

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN W.P.No.24468 of 2017 and W.M.P.No.25847 of 2017 Vazhumuni ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The State of Tamil Nadu, rep. by its Chief Secretary, Fort St.George, Chennai 2.The District Collector, 3.The Superintendent of Police, 4.The Inspector of Police, Pudhuchathiram Police Station, Pudhuchathiram, Cuddalore District 5.The Ayyampettai Village Fishing Community Committee, rep. by its President, Ayyampettai, Poochimedu Post, Cuddalore District

...Respondents

Prayer : Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 3 and 4 to register the complaint dated 12.05.2017 and initiate action against the 5th respondent and consequently direct the respondents 1 to 3 to implement the order of this Hon'ble Court in "Gopal Vs. State of Tamilnadu" in its true spirit and put down the evil practice of "Kattapanchayats" or "Kangaroo Court" perpetually and particularly in the "Ayyampettai Village" with immediate effect. For Petitioner : Mr.P.S.Chandra Guptha

For Respondents: Mr.M.Mohamed Riyaz Additional Public Prosecutor for R1 to R4 : No Appearance for R5

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed to direct respondents 3 and 4 to register the complaint dated 12.05.2017.

2. It is seen that the petitioner has sought for direction directing respondents 3 and 4 to register his complaint dated 12.05.2017. Now, almost two years have been lapsed and hence, due to the lapse of period, the prayer sought for by the petitioner cannot be granted now. However, the petitioner is at liberty to file a fresh complaint, on fresh cause of action, if so advised.

3.

With the above observation, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar lok To 1.The Chief Secretary, The State of Tamil Nadu, Fort St.George, Chennai 2.The District Collector,

3.The Superintendent of Police, 4.The Inspector of Police, Pudhuchathiram Police Station, Pudhuchathiram, Cuddalore District 5.The Additional Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras +1cc to Mr.G.Punniyakotti, Advocate sr.25233 W.P.No.24468 of 2017 nr 29/05/2019