Madras High CourtWP Crl.(MD)/1205/2026disposed of

J.Mariyamichael Deepak v. The Superintendent Of Police

2026-02-26Honourable Mrs Justice S.Srimathy4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 26/02/2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY J.Mariyamichael Deepak ... Petitioner - Vs. -

1. The Superintendent of Police, Thoothukudi District.

2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Thoothukudi Town, Thoohtukudi District.

3.The Inspector of Police, North Police Station, Thoothukudi District.

4.The Assistant Director, Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare, Fisheries Office Complex, North Beach Road, Therespuram, Thoothuukudi.

5.Raj, The President, Therespuram Vadapagam Nattu Padagu meenavar Panchayat, Therespuram, Thoothukudi District.

... Respondents 1/4

Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 3 to take proper action against the 5th respondent upon considering the petitioner's representation dated 20.02.2026 and consequently allow the petitioner to do fishing the Therespuram Coastal area and to allow the petitioner to sell the fish in the public fish bidding hall, Therespuram within a stipulated time fixed byt his Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Vishnuvardhan For R1 to R3 : Mr.A.S.Abul Kalaam Azad, Government Advocate (Crl.Side) For R4 :Mr.M.Muthumanikkam Government Advocate(civil side)

ORDER

This Writ Petition is filed for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents 1 to 3 to take proper action against the 5th respondent upon considering the petitioner's representation dated 20.02.2026.

2. Heard the learned counsel on both side.

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3. This Court, without expressing any opinion on merits is directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's complaint dated 20.02.2026 and pass appropriate orders within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of the order.

4.With this direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No Costs.

26.02.2026 PJL TO

1. The Superintendent of Police, Thoothukudi District.

2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Thoothukudi Town, Thoohtukudi District.

3.The Inspector of Police, North Police Station, Thoothukudi District.

4.The Assistant Director, Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare, Fisheries Office Complex,North Beach Road, Therespuram,Thoothuukudi.

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S.SRIMATHY,J PJL

ORDER

IN WP CRL.(MD) No.1205 of 2026 Date : 26/02/2026 4/4