Rose Soundaramary v. The Commissioner Of Police

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 11.01.2024

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE SATHI KUMAR SUKUMARA KURUP W.P.(MD) No.516 of 2024 Rose Soundaramary ... Petitioner /vs./ 1.The Commissioner of Police, Madurai City, Madurai.

2.The Inspector of Police (Crime), C2 - Subramaniapuram Police Station, Palanganatham, Madurai City.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 2nd respondent to issue Non Traceable Certificate to the petitioner relating to the missed gift deed Document No. 1/1101/1985 dated 15.05.1985 registered at the Sub-Registrar Office, Srivilliputhur, Virudhunagar District which had gone missing on 20.09.2023 within the time frame as fixed by this Court. 1/5

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Murugappan For Respondents : Mr.T.Senthil Kumar Additional Public Prosecutor

ORDER

The Writ Petition had been filed to direct the second Respondent to issue the Non Traceable Certificate to the Petitioner relating to the missed Gift Deed Document No.1/1101/1985 dated 15.05.1985 on the file of the Sub-Registrar, Srivilliputhur, Virudhunagar District.

2.The learned Additional Public Prosecutor submits that as per the Circular issued by the Director General of Police/Head of Police Force, Tamil Nadu, Chennai, in Rc.No.2029209/General.4(1)/2022, dated 01.04.2022, the Field Officers were directed to follow certain Standard Procedures. 3.Accordingly, the Petitioner is directed to issue Public Notice regarding the lost Document. Only then, the Respondent Police will be able to issue the "Non-Traceable Certificate". The Petitioner is also directed to furnish the following documents along with the Petition.

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(i) Two Certified copies of the document/s which is alleged to have been lost (obtained within a month prior to the presentation of the petition at the Police Station from the concerned Sub Registrar Office). (ii) Recent photograph of the Petitioner or that of her power of attorney. (iii) Copy of Aadhar Card or Voter ID or Passport (No other Identity proof will be accepted).

(iv) News paper advertisements in original as mentioned in Para 6. (v) Undertakings mentioned in Paras 7 and 8.

4.The Petitioner is directed to follow the Procedures as stated in the Circular of the Director General of Police, which was directed by the 2nd Respondent. The Petitioner shall furnish the details of the document along with photograph and proof of Identity to the Respondent Police. 5.On such furnishing of documents and photographs, the Respondent Police shall act as per the Circular of the Director General of Police within the reasonable time.

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6.With the above directions, this Petition is disposed of. No costs. 11.01.2024 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No mm TO:

1.The Commissioner of Police, Madurai City, Madurai.

2.The Inspector of Police (Crime), C2 - Subramaniapuram Police Station, Palanganatham, Madurai City.

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SATHI KUMAR SUKUMARA KURUP , J.

mm Order made in W.P.(MD)No.516 of 2024 Dated:

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