Madras High Court
WP CRL.(MD)/5505/2026 of Nallamuthu Vs State of Tamil Nadu rep by T 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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Nallamuthu
S/o. Balasubramani,
No.68-c Alagar kovil street,
Melur, Madurai District.
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. State of Tamil Nadu rep by
The Superintendent of Police,
Madurai,
Madurai District.
2. State Of Tamilnadu Rep By
Inspector Of Police,
Melur Police Station,
Melur, Madurai District.
..Respondent(s)
To issue writ of mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the petitioners dated 21.09.2026 and issue a police clearance certificate to the petitioner, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.
For Petitioner(s):
Mr.Santhanam Rajesh Kumar B
For Respondent(s):
Mr.D.Rajaboopathy
Government Advocate (Crl. Side)
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ORDER
This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondent to dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 21.09.2026 and issue a Police Clearance Certificate to enable the petitioner to secure a promotion in a private company.
2. Mr.D.Rajaboopathy, learned Government Advocate, (Crl. Side) takes notice for the respondents. Heard the counsel on either side and perused the records.
3. The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) submitted that a Police Clearance Certificate cannot be issued directly to an individual by the police, as a standard Police Clearance Certificate for official purposes is obtained through the Passport Office or Passport Authorities.
4. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that, in stead of a Police Clearance Certificate, a Police Verification Report may be issued specifying whether any criminal case is pending against the petitioner anywhere in Tamil Nadu, which would enable the petitioner to secure his promotion.
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5. At this juncture, the learned counsel for the petitioner voluntarily submitted that which is also stated in the affidavit filed by the petitioner, that the petitioner is an accused in Crime No. 375 of 2022 for offences under Sections 147, 148, 294(b), 323, 324, and 506(II) of IPC on the file of the second respondent police station. Accordingly, the respondent police are directed to mention the current status of the said case and the nature of the offences in the Police Verification Certificate to be issued.
6. Further, the respondent police are directed to verify the petitioner's credentials in the CCTNS portal. If any FIR or case is registered against the petitioner, other than the case mentioned by the petitioner himself in the affidavit, the details thereof, including the Case/Crime Number, Sections of law, and current status of the same, shall be specified, and a necessary Police Verification Certificate shall be issued to the petitioner at the earliest, within a period of two (2) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
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7. With the above directions and observations, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. 01-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No TM To
1. The Superintendent of Police, Madurai, Madurai District.
2. The Inspector Of Police, Melur Police Station, Melur, Madurai District.
3. The Additional Public Prosecutor Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.
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