Madras High CourtWP(MD)/9365/2017disposed of

Palavesham(Aged About 45 v. The Superintendent Of Police,

2017-05-25Honourable Mr Justice C.V. Karthikeyan2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 25.05.2017

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.V.KARTHIKEYAN W.P.(MD)No.9365 of 2017 Palavesham ... Petitioner Vs.

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

2.The Inspector of Police, Courtallam Police Station, Tirunelveli District.

... 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 register the compliant preferred by petitioner for the offences punishable under sections 294-B , 406, 420, 468 & 506(i) of IPC and complete the preliminary enquiry to take action against the accused in accordance with law by considering petitioner's representation dated 12.09.2016 within the period that may be stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr. R.Gandhi For Respondents : Mr. G.Muthu kannan Government Advocate

O R D E R

Mr. G.Muthu kannan, Government Advocate takes notice for the respondents.

2. By consent of parties, the main Writ Petition itself is taken up for final disposal.

3. The petitioner seeks for a direction to the 2nd respondent to register the complaint preferred by the petitioner and to take action against the accused. To that effect, he has already made a representation on 12.09.2016, which, according to the petitioner, has not been considered so far.

4. Therefore, without expressing any view on the merits of the matter, this Court only directs the second respondent to consider the above representation of the petitioner and pass orders on the same, on merits and in accordance with law, also after hearing the petitioner, within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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5. With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. It is made clear that contempt will not lie on failure of the 2nd respondent to consider the representation within the time stipulated.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar /True Copy/ Sub-Assistant Registrar To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Thirunelveli District, Thirunelveli.

2.The Inspector of Police, Courtallam Police Station, Tirunelveli District.

+One cc to Mr.R.Gandhi, Advocate, SR.No.57271 +One cc to The Special Government Pleader, SR.No.57771 gsp/sj RL/5C/2P/MR/SAR1/31.5.2017 W.P.(MD)No.9365 of 2017 25.05.2017 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/