M.V.Karunakaran v. The State Of Tamil Nadu,
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 07.03.2019
CORAM:
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN W.P.No.33587 of 2018 and W.M.P.No.39472 of 2018 V.Karunakaran ... Petitioner Vs.
1.The State of Tamil Nadu, Represented by its Home Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai - 600 009.
2.The Director General of Police, No.1, Kamarajar Salai, Mylapore, Chennai - 600 004.
3.The Commissioner of Police, No.132, Commissioner Office Building, E.V.K. Sampath Road, Vepery, Periyamet, Chennai - 600 007.
4.The Dy.Commissioner of Police, Madhavaram Police Zone, Chennai - 600 060.
5.The Inspector of Police, M.4 Police Station, Red Hills, Chennai - 600 052.
... Respondents (4th and 5th respondents are impleaded by this Court order dated 07.03.2019 in W.M.P.No.39443 of 2018 in W.P.No.33587 of 2018) PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, directing the respondents to consider the petitioners representation dated 27/10/2018 and grant the petitioner and his family round the clock armed police protection at the cost of the petitioner.
For Petitioner: Mr.P.Wilson, Senior Counsel for M/s.P.Wilson Associates For Respondents : Mr.M.Mohamed Riyaz Additional Public Prosecutor
O R D E R
This Writ Petition has been filed to consider the petitioner's representation dated 27.10.2018 and grant the petitioner and his family round the clock armed police protection at the cost of the petitioner.
2. Heard both sides.
3.Without going into the merits of the case, the petitioner is directed to lodge a fresh representation before the fifth respondent seeking police protection within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. On receipt of the same, the fifth respondent/Inspector of Police, M4 Police Station, Red Hills, is directed to consider the same and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of two weeks thereafter.
4.With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. No costs.
Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CS IV) //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar To 1.The Secretary to Government, Home Department, Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai - 600 009.
2.The Director General of Police, No.1, Kamarajar Salai, Mylapore, Chennai - 600 004.
3.The Commissioner of Police, No.132, Commissioner Office Building, E.V.K. Sampath Road, Vepery, Periyamet, Chennai - 600 007.
4.The Dy.Commissioner of Police, Madhavaram Police Zone, Chennai - 600 060.
5.The Inspector of Police, M.4 Police Station, Red Hills, Chennai - 600 052.
6.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Chennai-104.
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