Madras High Court
WP CRL.(MD)/5500/2026 of A.Karthigaivel Vs The District Collector, Viru on 1 October 2026
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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 01-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE DR.JUSTICE P.MURUGAN
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A.Karthigaivel
S/o. Ambalam,
Door No. 657/1, Thiruppathi Nagar,
Kariyapatti,
Virudhunagar District.
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The District Collector, Virudhunagar district Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar.
2. State of Tamil Nadu, rep. by the Inspector of General of Police (South Zone), Madurai District, Madurai
3. State of Tamilnadu Rep by
The Superintendent of Police,
Virudhunagar District,
Virudhunagar.
4. State of Tamilnadu Rep by
The Inspector of Police
Kariyapatti Police Station,
..Respondent(s)
To issue writ of mandamus, directing the respondents to provide armed security police protection to the petitioner, on the basis of
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the petitioners representation dated 10.09.2026.
For Petitioner(s):
Mr.P.Krishnasamy
For Respondent(s):
Mr.D.Rajaboopathy
Government Advocate (Crl. Side)
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Mr.D.Rajaboopathy, learned Government Advocate, (Crl. Side) takes notice for the respondents. Heard the counsel on either side and perused the records.
2. This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 10.09.2026 and pass appropriate orders. The petitioner has sought police protection round the clock on a payment basis. While the representation was pending before the respondents, this petition was filed seeking a direction for the same.
3. The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) produced G.O. (Ms) No. 922, Home (Police XIII) Department, dated 11.08.2008, and submitted that as per the said Government Order, an applicant seeking police protection must submit the prescribed application in Form No. 1 along with the necessary enclosures and requisite particulars. In the
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present case, no such form has been filed by the petitioner. Therefore, the learned Government Advocate prayed that the petition may be dismissed, with liberty to the petitioner to file a fresh application in the prescribed format.
4. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that it is true that Form No. 1 has not been submitted as per the said G.O. and submitted that the petitioner may be permitted to file a fresh application adhering to the guidelines specified in the Government Order.
5. Recording the above submissions, this Writ Petition is dismissed. However, Liberty is granted to the petitioner to submit a fresh application in Form No. 1 along with the necessary enclosures as per G.O. (Ms) No. 922, Home (Police XIII) Department, dated 11.08.2008, before the appropriate authority. On receipt of such an application, the respondent authority is directed to consider and dispose of the same on merits and in accordance with law within a period of six (6) weeks thereafter. 01-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No
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TM To
1. The District Collector, Virudhunagar district Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar.
2. The Inspector of General of Police (South Zone) Madurai District, Madurai
3. The Superintendent of Police, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar.
4. The Inspector of Police Kariyapatti Police Station, Virudhunagar District.
5. The Additional Public Prosecutor Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.
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DR.P.MURUGAN, J. TM WP Crl.(MD) No. 5500 of 2026 01-10-2026