Mookkayee @ Muthammal v. The State Rep. By
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 15.02.2024
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE SATHI KUMAR SUKUMARA KURUP W.P.(MD) No.3242 of 2024 Mookkayee @ Muthammal ... Petitioner /vs./ 1.The Superintendent of Police, Office of Superintendent of Police, Subiramaniapuram, Trichy.
2.The Inspector of Police, Thuvarankurichy Police Station, Thuvarankurichy, Trichy District.
... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the Respondents herein to take action and issue non-traceable certificate in respect of lost original documents based on the online information dated 20.12.2023.
For Petitioner : Mr.S.Muthu Malai Raja For Respondents : Mr.B.Thanga Aravindh Government Advocate (Criminal Side) 1/6
ORDER
The learned Counsel for the Petitioner submit that the Petitioner is a senior citizen aged about 88 years and she had filed this Writ Petition seeking direction against the Respondents to issue the Non Traceable Certificate to the Petitioner in respect of the lost original documents. The learned Counsel for the Petitioner submitted that the Petitioner had lost the original registered settlement deed registered as Document No.950/1970 on the file of the Sub-Registrar, Thuvarankurichy, Trichy District. She had given online complaint to the Respondents 1 and 2 dated 20.12.2023. Since no action was taken till date, the Petitioner is forced to file this Writ Petition. 2.
The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side), on instructions of the Respondents would submit 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.
lost by her along with the Petitioner's proof of identity to the Respondent Police. On such production of documents and application, the Respondents are ready to abide by the circular of DGP/ Head of State Police Force, Tamil Nadu. 3.Accordingly, the Petitioner is directed to furnish the details regarding the lost Document. Only then, the Respondent Police will be able to issue the "NonTraceable Certificate". The Petitioner is also directed to furnish the following documents along with the Petition.
(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 his power of attorney. (iii) Copy of Aadhar Card or Voter ID or Passport (No other Identity proof will be accepted).
(iv) News paper advertisements.
4.The Petitioner is directed to follow the Procedures as stated in the Circular of the Director General of Police, which was informed to the Petitioner by the Respondent Police. The Petitioner shall furnish the details of the document 3/6
along with the Petitioner's photograph and proof of Identity to the Respondent Police.
5.On such furnishing of documents and photographs, the Respondent Police shall pass appropriate orders as per the Circular of the Director General of Police within the period of fifteen (15) days from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
6.With the above directions, this Petition is disposed of. No costs. 15.02.2024 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No Nsr 4/6
TO:
1.The Superintendent of Police, Office of Superintendent of Police, Subiramaniapuram, Trichy.
2.The Inspector of Police, Thuvarankurichy Police Station, Thuvarankurichy, Trichy District.
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SATHI KUMAR SUKUMARA KURUP , J.
Nsr Order made in W.P.(MD)No.3242 of 2024 Dated:
15.02.2024 6/6