K.K.Ramesh v. The Govt. Of Tamil Nadu
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 22.09.2015 CORAM :
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.SUDHAKAR and THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE V.M.VELUMANI Writ Petition (MD) No.17114 of 2015 and MP(md).No. 1 to 6 of 2015 K.K.Ramesh, Managing Trustee, Tamil Nadu Centre for Public Interest Litigation, No.26A, Old Mahalipatti Road, Madurai 625 001.
... Petitioner Vs.
1.The Government of India, Rep by its Home Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs, North Block, New Delhi.
2.The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep by its Chief Secretary, Secretariat, Chennai 600 009.
3.The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep by its Home Secretary, Secretariat, Chennai 600 009.
4.The Director General of Police, Dr. Radhakrishna Street, Chennai.
... Respondents Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd and 3rd respondents to appoint a Committee headed by Retire Honble High Court Judges to report the circumstances leading to the commission of crimes committing theft, chain snatching, rape robbery, murders, kidnapping extorting murder for gain contract killings two wheeler theft, and also take a opinion of the common public and other experts in this field and on the basis of the report of the committee, the Hon'ble Court direct and issue guidelines to avert/stop such crimes in future in Tamil Nadu by considering the petitioner's representation dated 11.08.2015. For Petitioner : Mr.K.K.Ramesh, Party in Person.
For Respondents 2-4 : Mr.N.Manoharan, Special Government Pleader.
For 1st Respondent : Mr.N.Shanmugaselvam
ORDER
(Order of the Court was made by R.SUDHAKAR,J.) The petitioner has filed this writ petition on the basis of the information collected under Right to Information Act with regard to the offences in the nature of theft, chain snatching, rape, robbery, murders, kidnapping, extortion murder for gain, contract killings and two wheeler theft etc., In this regard, he has given a representation to all the respondents. 2.We only expect the Home Secretary, Government of Tamil Nadu and the Director General of Police to take stock of the nature of complaint which affects the public at large. 3.Murder has become a common feature. It is reported in the newspaper today that one history sheeter has been murdered by another history sheeter outside the District Court, Dindigul. It is not a sole incident. Such incidents happens quite often. When the accused are brought to the Court, even the persons involved in crime seem to be taken law into themselves to settle their scores and therefore, the law and order situation requires to be seriously introspected by the authorities.
4.M.P.(MD)No.1 of 2015 has been filed to establish a specially trained police team under the control of Superintendent of Police to take strong action against criminals who are indulging in theft, chain snatching, robberies, kidnapping, etc., It is for the Director General of Police to ensure that the Deputy Superintendent of Police in respect of each district takes necessary steps to curb such unlawful and criminal activities.
5.M.P.(MD)No.2 of 2015 has been filed to increase the police stations and police strength by considering the population. It is in the realm of the Government to increase police stations and police strength by keeping in mind the population and the need for safety and security of the public at large. 6.M.P.(MD)No.3 of 2015 has been filed to instruct all the Inspector General of Police, Commissioner of Police, Superintendent of Police to take strong action against the criminals and anti-social elements.
It is their bounden duty to do so lawfully and therefore, no direction is required in this regard.
7.The relief sought for in M.P(MD)Nos.4, 5 and 6 of 2015 is superfluous since it is covered by M.P(MD)Nos.2, 3 and 1 of 2015.
8.We only expect the Government to be more responsive and take note of the large number of crimes that are reported and unearth unreported crimes. The State Crime Records Bureau would have all the relevant data. But we leave it open to the wise decision of the Government to deal with the matter with sincerity and earnestness in public interest.
9.The writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. Consequently, M.P(MD)Nos.1 to 6 of 2015 are closed. Sd/- Assistant Registrar(Writs) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To 1.The Chief Secretary, State of Tamil Nadu, Secretariat, Chennai 600 009.
2.The Home Secretary, State of Tamil Nadu, Secretariat, Chennai 600 009.
3.The Director General of Police, Dr. Radhakrishna Street, Chennai.
4.The Home Secretary, Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, North Block, New Delhi.
+1cc to Mr.K.K.Ramesh, Paarty in Person,Advocate Sr.No.56410 +1cc to Mr.N.Shanmuga Selvam,Advocate Sr.No.56170 +1cc to Spl.GOvernemnt Pleader Sr.No. 56405 AA/AAL-MPA/13.10.2015/3p-8c Writ Petition (MD) No.17114 of 2015 22.09.2015