Chithiravel v. Deputy Inspector General Of Police

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 10.10.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU Chithiravel

...Petitioner

Vs

1. The Deputy Inspector General of Police, Trichy Range, Trichy.

2. The Superintendent of Police, Pudukottai District, Pudukottai.

3. The District Treasury Officer, District Treasury, Pudukottai.

4. Mr.Mayalagu ... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, by directing the respondents No.1, 2 & 3 to consider and take suitable departmental action based on the petitioner's representation dated 22.1.2024 and 30.01.2024.

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For Petitioner : M/s.M.Pitchai Muthu For Respondent Nos.1 to 3 : Mr.M.Siddharthan Additional Government Pleader For Respondent No.4 : Mr.P.Arun Jayatram

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed seeking direction to the respondents No.1, 2 & 3 to consider and take suitable departmental action based on the petitioner's representation dated 22.01.2024 and 30.01.2024.

2. It is well settled that a third party, not connected with any service dispute, can invoke the provisions of Article 226 of the Constitution of India to seek a mandamus to take action against any employee or official. Disciplinary proceedings is essential matter between employer and the employee and a stranger particularly, a person who was the complainant which led to a criminal case, cannot claim to initiate departmental action. The said principal has been laid down by the Honb'le Apex Court in the case of Ranjith Prasad Vs. Union of India (UoI) and Ors., reported in AIR 2000 SC 3469. 2/4

3. In view of the same, the prayer as sought for by the writ petitioner cannot be entertained by this Court.

4. Accordingly, this Writ petition stands dismissed. There shall be no order as to costs.

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1. The Deputy Inspector General of Police, Trichy Range, Trichy.

2. The Superintendent of Police, Pudukottai District, Pudukottai.

3. The District Treasury Officer, District Treasury, Pudukottai.

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K.KUMARESH BABU , J.

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