Madras High CourtWP Crl.(MD)/423/2026disposed of

Veerappan v. The Superintendent Of Police,

2026-01-28Honourable Mrs Justice S.Srimathy4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 28/01/2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY Veerappan ... Petitioner Vs

1. The Superintendent of Police, Ramanathapuram District.

2. The Inspector of Police, Ramanathapuram Police Station, Ramanathapuram District..

3. The Thasildar, Rameswaram, Ramanathapuram District..

4. Arul Venice

5. Selvathomas ... Respondents PRAYER :- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the 1st and 2nd respondent to give adequate police protection to survey the land in Survey No.825/1 measuring to an extent of 1 Hectre and 91 ares situated as Rameswaram Village, Ramanathapuram District and consequently, to dispose the CSR No.13 of 2026 on the file of the 2nd respondent police by considering the petitioner's representation dated 13.01.2026 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law.

For Petitioner : Mr. M.Jerin Mathew 1/4

Advocate For Respondents 1 & 2 : Mr.A.S. Abul Kalaam Azad Government Advocate (Crl.Side) For 3rd respondent : Mr. M. Muthmanickam Government Advocate

ORDER

The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the 1st and 2nd respondents to provide adequate police protection for surveying the land comprised in Survey No.825/1, measuring an extent of 1 Hectare and 91 Ares, situated at Rameswaram Village, Ramanathapuram District, and consequently to dispose of CSR No.13 of 2026 on the file of the 2nd respondent police, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 13.01.2026 and to pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law.

2. Mr. A.S. Abul Kalaam Azad, learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side), takes notice for the respondents 1 and 2. Mr. M. Muthumanikkam, learned Government Advocate, takes notice for the 3rd respondent.

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3. The 3rd respondent is directed to issue notice to the petitioner as well as respondents 4 and 5 and then conduct the survey. In case the Tahsildar seeks police protection for conducting the survey, the 2nd respondent is directed to provide adequate police protection.

4. With the above observations, this Writ Petition is disposed of. 28.01.226 TRP Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No TO

1. The Superintendent of Police,, Ramanathapuram District..

2. The Inspector of Police,, Ramanathapuram Police Station, Ramanathapuram District..

3. The Thasildar, Rameswaram, Ramanathapuram District..

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S.SRIMATHY,J TRP

ORDER

IN WP CRL.(MD) No.423 of 2026 Date : 28/01/226 4/4