Muthaiah v. The Commissioner Of Police

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 26.03.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P.DHANABAL W.P(MD) No.8384 of 2025 Muthaiah ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Commissioner of Police, Tiruchirappalli City, Tiruchirappalli.

2.The Inspector of Police, K.K.Nagar Police Station, Tiruchirappalli - 620 023, Tiruchirappalli District.

3.Muthamilselvan ... Respondents PRAYER: Wri Petition filed under Section 226 of Constitution of India for a Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents 1 and 2 to conduct enquiry on the petitioners complaint dated 02.08.2024 against the 3rd respondent given to the 1st respondent and forwarded to the 2nd respondent and complete the same within a specific time frame fixed by this Court.

For petitioner : Mr.T.M.Madasamy For Respondents : Mr.R.M.Anbunithi Additional Public Prosecutor (Crl.Side) for R1 & R2 ***** Page No. 1 of 4

O R D E R

This petition is filed by the petitioner to direct the respondents 1 and 2 to conduct enquiry on the petitioner's complaint, dated 02.08.2024 against the third respondent.

2. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that there is a dispute in respect of the mortgage between the petitioner and the third respondent and thereby, he lodged the complaint against the third respondent, on 02.08.2024 before the second respondent, but no action was taken. Hence, he filed this petition.

3. The learned Additional Public Prosecutor (Crl.Side) for the respondents 1 and 2 would submit that the second respondent received the complaint of the petitioner, dated 02.08.2024 and the same is still pending for enquiry and they will complete the enquiry within a week.

4. Considering the prayer sought for in this petition, this Court, without issuing notice to the third respondent, is inclined to pass orders. Page No. 2 of 4

5. The prayer sought for in this petition is to direct the respondents 1 and 2 to conduct enquiry on the complaint of the petitioner, dated 02.08.2024. The second respondent also admitted the receipt of the complaint and the same is pending for enquiry. Therefore, it is appropriate to direct the second respondent to complete the enquiry and dispose of the same in accordance with law within a period of one week from the date of this order.

6. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is ordered. 26.03.2025 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No apd To 1.The Commissioner of Police, Tiruchirappalli City, Tiruchirappalli.

2.The Inspector of Police, K.K.Nagar Police Station, Tiruchirappalli - 620 023, Tiruchirappalli District.

3.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

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