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Priya v. The Superintendent Of Police

2025-01-22Honourable Mr Justice M. Nirmal Kumar5 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 22.01.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.NIRMAL KUMAR Priya .. Petitioner Vs

1. The Superintendent of Police Office of the Superintendent of Police Dindigul District, Dindigul

2. The Inspector of Police Town North Police Station Dindigul, Dindigul District 3.Karuppaiah

4. Saranya .. Respondents PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 and 2 to take necessary action against the respondents 3 and 4 and return her money based on petitioner's representation dated 10.11.2024 made to the respondents 1 and 2 by registered post, due within the time limit that may be stipulated by this Court 1/5

For Petitioner : Mr.P.Veerapandi For Respondents : Mr.A.Thiruvadikumar No.1 and 2 Additional Public Prosecutor

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents 1 and 2 to take necessary action against the respondents 3 and 4 and return her money based on petitioner's representation dated 10.11.2024 made to the respondents 1 and 2 by registered post, due within the time limit that may be stipulated by this Court

2. The contention of the petitioner is that the petitioner has paid a sum of Rs. Rs.3,00,000/- through DD and one lakh by cash to one Karuppaiah. The amount was received for getting job. When it was questioned he informed that he will hand over the money and thereafter he failed to do so. Hence he had lodged a complaint, since no action has been taken, the present petition has been filed.

3. The learned Additional Public Prosecutor submitted that the petitioner after lodging complaint had not appeared for enquiry despite several reminders. Finding the cause of action arose within the jurisdiction of Theni, the respondent police has not taken action. When 2/5

the petitioner asked the information through RTI query the same was informed to the petitioner that the petitioner has to approach the jurisdiction police namely Theni Police Station. After this the present petition has been filed.

4. The learned Additional Public Prosecutor submitted that the petitioner may be directed to give a copy of the complaint dated 10.11.2024 to the Superintendent of Police, Theni and the District Crime Branch, Theni

5. In view of the same, the petitioner is directed to give a copy of the complaint to the District Crime Branch, Theni who shall conduct enquiry and dispose of the same in accordance with law.

6. With the above direction the Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.

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To

1. The Superintendent of Police Office of the Superintendent of Police Dindigul District, Dindigul

2. The Inspector of Police Town North Police Station Dindigul, Dindigul District

3. The Inspector of Police District Crime Branch Theni

4. The Additional Public Prosecutor Madurai Bench of Madras High Court Madurai.

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M.NIRMAL KUMAR, J.

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