WP CRL.(MD)/5262/2026 of S.Kottaikrishnan Vs The State of Tamil Nadu on 17 September 2026

ORDER

This petition has been filed for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to take appropriate action on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 17.07.2026.

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 petitioner has filed this Writ Petition seeking a direction to the 1st Respondent (Superintendent of Police, Sivagangai District) to take appropriate action against the Inspector of Police and Sub-Inspector of Police attached to Kalaiyarkoil Police Station. The petitioner has raised serious allegations against the said police officers, stating that they have improper nexus with the accused in Crime No. 122 of 2026 registered on the file of the Kalaiyarkoil Police Station.

4. The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) on instructions submits that the petitioner's representation is currently pending on the file of the 1st Respondent, Superintendent of Police.

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5. Since specific and serious allegations have been leveled against two police officers attached to the Kalaiyarkoil Police Station, it is appropriate that the 1st Respondent, Superintendent of Police is directed to attend the grievance of the petitioner. The 1st Respondent is required to summon the petitioner as well as the other parties mentioned in the complaint by issuing notice under Section 64 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, examine the concerned parties and relevant witnesses, if any, and pass an appropriate decision on merits. A copy of the decision taken shall be served upon the petitioner to enable the petitioner to work out further legal remedies, if necessary.

6. When serious allegations are made against police officials, the Superintendent of Police is duty-bound to take earnest steps to look into the issue. If the allegations reveal a prima facie case, the Superintendent of Police shall proceed further, both by initiating departmental action and by taking appropriate steps for criminal prosecution in accordance with the law.

7. Though the petitioner's representation was submitted nearly two months ago, no action has been taken so far. It is a well-settled procedure, as

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WP.Crl.(MD)No.5262 of 2026 stated by various Government Orders, that whenever a representation is received from the public authority, it ought to be considered and disposed of within a period of thirty (30) days. The police authorities are duty bound to strictly adhere to government orders as well as judicial precedents.

8. In view of the above, the 1st Respondent, Superintendent of Police, Sivagangai District, is directed to personally examine the complaint/representation submitted by the petitioner, conduct an enquiry, and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of four (4) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order and the decision taken by him shall also be communicated to the petitioner forthwith.

9. With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs. 17.09.2026 TM To

1. The Superintendent of Police Sivagangai District.

2. The Inspector General of Police Kalaiyarkovil Sivagangai District.

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

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WP.Crl.(MD)No.5262 of 2026 DR.P.MURUGAN, J., TM WP.Crl.(MD).No.5262 of 2026 17.09.2026

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