Madras High CourtWP(MD)/954/2018disposed of

S.Jabamony v. The District Collector

2018-01-24Honourable Mr Justice P. Rajamanickam2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 24.01.2018

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE P.RAJAMANICKAM W.P(MD) No.954 of 2018 S.Jabamony ... Petitioner -Vs1. The District Collector, Thiruvarur District, Thiruvarur.

2. The Superintendent of Police (Law & Order) Thiruvarur District, Thiruvarur.

3. The Inspector of Police, Taluk Police Station, Thiruvarur District, Thiruvarur.

4. Arul Murugan ... Respondents Prayer: Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue writ of mandamus directing the respondents 1 to 3 to take immediate action against the 4th respondent based on the petitioner's representation complaint dated 29.09.2017 within a time as fixed by this Court by way of registration of case against the 4th respondent as per the law.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.V.Umashankar For Respondents 1 to 3 : Mr.V.Anand Government Advocate

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondents 1 to 3 to take action against the 4th respondent, based upon the complaint given by the petitioner, dated 29.09.2017. 2.Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondent. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 3.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner has

submitted that the petitioner has borrowed some amount from the fourth respondent and he has repaid major portion of the debt. But, the fourth respondent is demanding more interest and hence, it is an offence under the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Charging Exorbitant Interest Act, 2003. Hence, the petitioner has lodged a complaint before the second respondent, but, sofar, no action has been taken. 4.The learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondent has submitted that the complaint, which was given before the second respondent was forwarded to the third respondent and the same is pending before the third respondent for enquiry. 5.Considering the aforesaid submissions, the third respondent/Inspector of Police, Taluk Police Station, Tiruvarur, Thiruvarur District is directed to enquire the matter and if the enquiry reveals any cognizable offence, then, he has to register a case and proceed with the same in accordance with the law.

6. With the above observation, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CS-III) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To

1. The District Collector, Thiruvarur District, Thiruvarur.

2. The Superintendent of Police (Law & Order) Thiruvarur District, Thiruvarur.

3. The Inspector of Police, Taluk Police Station, Thiruvarur District, Thiruvarur.

+ 1 CC TO Mr.B.PRAHALAD RAVI, ADVOCATE IN SR No. 44550 + 1 CC TO SPECIAL GOVERNMENT PLEADER IN SR No. 44361 VS TE/MR/SAR-4 : 15/02/2018 : 2P/6C W.P(MD) No.954 of 2018 24.01.2018 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/