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M.Ravi v. The Deputy Superintendent Of

2019-11-15Honourable Mr Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan2 pages

Crl.O.P.(MD) No.15450 of 2018 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 15.11.2019

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN CRL.O.P (MD) No.15450 of 2018 M.Ravi ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Economic Offence Wing, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar.

2.The Inspector of Police, Economic Offence Wing, Virudhunagar District (crime No.4 of 2016) Virudhunagar.

... Respondents PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of Cr.P.C, praying to direct the 2nd respondent to initiate appropriate action under Section 3 of the Tamil Nadu Protection of Interest of Depositors (In Financial Establishment) Act, 1997 and direct the 2nd respondent police to file the final report in the case in Crime No.4 of 2016 pending investigation on the file of the 2nd respondent. For Petitioner : Mr.R.Suresh Kumar For Respondents : Mr.K.Suyambulinga Bharathi, G.A. (Crl. Side)

O R D E R

This petition has been filed by the petitioner to direct the 2nd respondent to initiate appropriate action under Section 3 of the Tamil Nadu Protection of Interest of Depositors (In Financial Establishment) Act, 1997 and direct the 2nd respondent police to file the final report in the case in Crime No.4 of 2016 pending investigation on the file of the 2nd respondent. 2.Whenever any information in relation to commission of cognizable or non cognizable offence is received, the police officer shall adhere to the procedure contemplated under Sections 154 & 155 of the Criminal Procedure Code and after conducting necessary enquiry/investigation, file final report under Section 173 of Cr.P.C. Such investigation under Chapter XII of the Criminal Procedure Code shall be completed without any unnecessary delay. The https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 1/2

Crl.O.P.(MD) No.15450 of 2018 delay in filing a final report in the present case is inordinate and unjustified. Hence, it would be appropriate to direct the Investigating Officer to file a final report within a stipulated time, if not already filed.

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Considering the facts and circumstance of the case, this Court directs the respondent police to complete the investigation in Crime No.4 of 2016 pending on the file of the 2nd respondent and file a final report as expeditiously as possible.

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This Criminal Original Petition is disposed of accordingly. Sd/- Assistant Registrar (writ) // True Copy // Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) Arul To

1. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Economic Offence Wing, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar.

2. The Inspector of Police, Economic Offence Wing, Virudhunagar District crime No.4 of 2016 Virudhunagar.

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

Order made in CRL.O.P (MD) No.13416 of 2018 15.11.2019 VB(02.12.2019) 2P 4C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2/2