Madras High CourtWP(MD)/2092/2020disposed of

C.P.Ganesan v. The Commissioner Of Police

2020-02-03Honourable Mr Justice A.D.Jagadish Chandira3 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 03.02.2020

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA C.P. Ganesan ...

Petitioner Vs.

1. The Commissioner of Police, Subraaniapuram Commissioner Office,

2. The Assistant Commissioner of Police, Srirangam, Trichy District.

3. The Inspector of Police, Manachanallur Police Station,

4. The Inspector of Police, Samayapuram Police Station, ... Respondents PRAYER:- Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents particularly the 2nd respondent to give the adequate police protection for petitioner life and limp by considering the representation of the petitioner dated 06-12-2019. For Petitioner : Mr.K. Sivabalan For R-1 to 4 : Mrs.S. Bharathi, Government Advocate (crl. Side)

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondents particularly the 2nd respondent to give the adequate police protection for petitioner life and limp by considering the representation of the petitioner dated 06-12-2019.

2. It is the grievance of the petitioner is that he has submitted a representation, dated 06.12.2019, which has not been 1/3

considered by the respondents till date and therefore, he has filed the present writ petition.

3. This Court has not expressed any of its view with regard to the merits of the representation made by the petitioner. It is needless to point out that whenever a representation of this nature is made, the respondents are duty bound to consider the same in one way or the other. Non-consideration of the same would amount to dereliction of ordinary duties of their office and as such, this Court would be justified in invoking its powers conferred under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to direct them to consider the petitioner's representation within a stipulated time.

4. In view of the limited prayer sought for in this writ petition and without going into the merits of the case, there shall be a direction to the second respondent to consider the petitioner's representation, dated 06.12.2019 on its own merits and take further action in accordance with law, within a period of Eight Weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Such an exercise shall be done after giving due opportunity to the petitioner and to the rival parties if any.

5. With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar (P&A) // True Copy // / /2020 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) ksa To

1. The Commissioner of Police, Subraaniapuram Commissioner Office,

2. The Assistant Commissioner of Police, Srirangam, Trichy District.

3. The Inspector of Police, Manachanallur Police Station, 2/3

4. The Inspector of Police, Samayapuram Police Station,

5. The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

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