P. Gowthaman v. The Commissioner Of Police

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 15.04.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P.DHANABAL W.P(MD) No.25628 of 2024 P.Gowthaman ... Petitioner vs.

1.The Commissioner of Police, Madurai City.

2.The Inspector of Police Subramaniyapuram Police Station, Madurai.

3.Santhose 4.The Commissioner, Madurai Corporation, Madurai.

5.The Assistant Executive Engineer, National Highways Department, Madurai.

... Respondents (R4 & R5 are impleaded vide order dated 13.11.2024 in W.M.P.(MD)No.22474 of 2024) PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents 1 and 2 to take action against the third respondent based on the petitioner's complaint dated 14.10.2024.

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For petitioner :Mr.J.Senthil Kumar For R1 & R2 : Mr.M.Vaikkam Karunanithi Government Advocate (Crl.Side) For R3 : Mr.M.Prabhakaran *****

O R D E R

This petition is filed by the petitioner to direct the respondents 1 and 2 to take action against the third respondent based on the petitioner's complaint dated 14.10.2024.

2. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner lodged a complaint against the third respondent before the second respondent on 14.10.2024, but the same has not been considered. Hence, he filed this petition.

3. The learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) for the respondents 1 and 2 would submit that the complaint of the petitioner is under enquiry and they will conduct enquiry and take appropriate action in accordance with law.

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4. Since the representation of the petitioner is under consideration before the second respondent, this Court directs the second respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner and take appropriate action in accordance with law by affording opportunity to both the parties within a period of 15 days from the date of this order.

5. With the abovesaid observations and directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

15.04.2025 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No apd To 1.The Commissioner of Police, Madurai City.

2.The Inspector of Police Subramaniyapuram Police Station, Madurai.

3.The Commissioner, Madurai Corporation, Madurai.

4.The Assistant Executive Engineer, National Highways Department, Madurai.

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

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