Madras High CourtWP(MD)/15495/2021dismissed as infructuous

Venkatachalapathy v. The Superintendent Of Police

2021-08-31Honourable Mr Justice G.Ilangovan2 pages

W.P.(MD).No.15495 of 2021 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 31.08.2021

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.ILANGOVAN W.P.(MD).No.15495 of 2021 Venkatachalapathy .. Petitioner Vs.

1.The Superintendent of Police, Tenkasi District, Tenkasi.

2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Sankarankovil Division, Tenkasi District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Town Police Station, Sankarankovil, Tenkasi District.

.. Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondents to instruct the 2nd respondent not to interfere in the matter of civil dispute, in the guise of enquiry by considering the petitioner's representation, dated 16.08.2021. For Petitioner : Mr.N.Saravanan For Respondents : Mr.R.M.Anbunithi Additional Public Prosecutor

ORDER

(This writ petition is heard through video conference) This writ petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents 1 and 2 not to interfere with the civil dispute that exists between the petitioner and private respondent herein on the basis of the representation dated 16.08.2021. 2.When the matter is taken up for hearing, the learned Additional Public Prosecutor submitted that originally one Chithiraikannan, who is the Chairman of the Congress Ponvizha Committee had gave a complaint, which was enquired in C.P.No.8 of https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 1/2

W.P.(MD).No.15495 of 2021 2021 and it is came to be closed on 28.07.2021 and during the course of enquiry, it was found that there was a tenancy dispute between the parties. Later that person also gave a statement to the effect that no further enquiry is required on his complaint. The statement was also recorded. Later it appears that this petitioner sent a representation on 16.08.2021 seeking direction not to interfere with the civil dispute. As on date no enquiry is pending against the petitioner and no complaint is also pending, hence, question of harassment does not arise and prayer sought for in this petition has become infructuous.

4.Recording the submission of the learned Additional Public Prosecutor, this writ petition is dismissed as infructuous. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CS-II) // True Copy // / /2021 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) TM Note: In view of the present lock down owing to COVID-19 pandemic, a web copy of the order may be utilized for official purposes, but, ensuring that the copy of the order that is presented is the correct copy, shall be the responsibility of the advocate/litigant concerned.

To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Tenkasi District, Tenkasi.

2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Sankarankovil Division, Tenkasi District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Town Police Station, Sankarankovil, Tenkasi District.

W.P.(MD).No.15495 of 2021 31.08.2021 RK(14.09.2021) 2P 4C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2/2