Madras High CourtWP Crl.(MD)/1704/2026disposed of

Kannan v. The Deputy Superintendent Of Police,

2026-03-27Honourable Mrs Justice L.Victoria Gowri4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 27.03.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI W.P.Crl(MD)No.1704 of 2026 Kannan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Office of the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Melur, Madurai District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Kottampatti Police Station, Madurai District.

3.Vallan 4.Sathammal 5.Thirupathi ... Respondents PRAYER :-Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd respondent to take appropriate action on the petitioner's complaint dated 09.03.2026 within time frame fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.N.Jeyaram Sidharth For R1 & R2 : Mr.M.Sakthi Kumar Government Advocate(Criminal Side) 1/4

ORDER

Seeking to direct the 2nd respondent to take appropriate action on the petitioner's complaint, dated 09.03.2026, this writ petition is filed.

2. Since no adverse order is passed against the private respondents, notice to the private respondents is dispensed with.

3. The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) submitted that the said complaint was sent only by post and that no complaint was received in person. The complaint is with respect to the act of the 3rd to 5th respondents who are trespassed into to the petitioner's property.

4. Heard the learned counsel on either side and carefully perused the materials available on record.

5. In this regard, the petitioner is directed to lodge a complaint forthwith in person to the 2nd respondent and the 2nd respondent, on receipt of the same, is directed to conclude the enquiry as expeditiously as possible within a period of four (4) weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order. 2/4

6. With the above directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 27.03.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No gbg To 1.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Office of the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Melur, Madurai District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Kottampatti Police Station, Madurai District.

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

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