Madras High Court
WP Crl.(MD)/6155/2026 of R.Senthilkumar Vs The District Collector on 12 November 2026
WP Crl.(MD) No. 6155 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 12-11-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE K. GOVINDARAJAN
THILAKAVADI
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R.Senthilkumar
S/o, Ramadoss,
D.No.3/363, P.Andipatti,
Panthalgudi Post,
Aruppukottai Taluk,
Virudhuangar District.
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The District Collector,
O/o, District Collectorate,
Tuticorin District,
Tuticorin.
2. The Superintendent of Police,
Office of the Superintendent of Police,
Tuticorin District,
Tuticorin.
3. The Tahsildar,
Kovilpatti Taluk Office,
4. The District Registrar,
Registration Department,
Tuticorin District,
Tuticorin.
5. The Inspector of Police,
Pudur Police Station,
Pudur, Tuticorin District.
6. Nishan Sports and Recreation Club, Pudur.
Rep.by its Secretary/President,
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No.28,ST-1, Kadalkudi Salai,
Thiuppathi Complex,
Pudur.
Tuticorin District-628905.
7. The Deputy Superintendent of Police,
Vilathikulam,
Tuticorin District.
(7th respondent is suo motu impleaded
as per the order of this Court dated 12.11.2026)
..Respondent(s)
PRAYER: To issue a Writ of Mandamus directing respondents 2 and 5
consider and act upon the petitioner's representation dated 27.10.2026
and to take immediate legal measures, to conduct enquiry and visit the club premises, restrain and shut down the illegal operations of Nishan Sports and Recreation Club, Pudur thereby restoring public order and peace in the locality.
For Petitioner(s)
:Mr.M.Senthil Ayyanar
For Respondent(s)
:Mr.M.S.Parthiban,
Government Advocate
for R1, R3 & R4
Mr.K.Suyambulinga Bharathi
Additional Public Prosecutor
for R2,R5 & R7
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ORDER
This writ petition is filed seeking a direction to the respondents 2 and 5 to consider and act upon the petitioner's representation dated 27.10.2026 and to take immediate legal measures, to conduct enquiry and visit the club premises, restrain and shut down the illegal operations of
WP Crl.(MD) No. 6155 of 2026 Nishan Sports and Recreation Club, Pudur thereby restoring public order and peace in the locality.
2. The learned Additional Public Prosecutor, on instructions, would submit that the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Vilathikulam, is the competent authority to consider the representation submitted by the petitioner.
3. In view of the above submission, the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Vilathikulam, Thoothukudi District, is suo motu impleaded as the 7th respondent in this writ petition.
4. Mr.M.S.Parthiban, learned Government Advocate (Crl.side) accepts notice for the respondents 1,3 & 4. Mr.K.Suyambulinga Bharathi, learned Additional Public Prosecutor accepts notice for the respondents 2,5 & 7. Considering the nature of the order proposed to be passed in this writ petition, notice to the 6th respondent is dispensed with.
5. By consent of both parties, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the time of admission itself.
6. The grievance of the petitioner is that the representation submitted by the petitioner seeking to shut down the illegal operations of Nishan Sports and Recreation Club, Pudur is pending without consideration. Hence, the petitioner seeks appropriate directions from this Court.
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7. The learned Government Advocate (Crl.) appearing on behalf of the official respondents, on instructions, submits that the representation submitted by the petitioner would be considered on its own merits within the time to be stipulated by this Court.
8. Considering the above said fact, this Court without going into the merits of the matter, directs the 7th respondent to consider the representation submitted by the petitioner on merits and in accordance with law, after affording a fair opportunity of hearing to the petitioner herein as well as any other interest party, within a period of four (4) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
9. Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of. 12-11-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No AM
WP Crl.(MD) No. 6155 of 2026 To
1. The District Collector O/o, District Collectorate Tuticorin District Tuticorin
2. The Superintendent of Police Office of the Superintendent of Police Tuticorin District Tuticorin
3. The Tahsildar Kovilpatti Taluk Office Tuticorin District
4. The District Registrar Registration Department Tuticorin District Tuticorin
5. The Inspector of Police Pudur Police Station Pudur, Tuticorin District
6. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Vilathikulam,
7. The Additional Public Prosecutor Madurai Bench of Madras High Court Madurai
WP Crl.(MD) No. 6155 of 2026 K.GOVINDARAJAN THILAKAVADI, J. AM WP Crl.(MD) No. 6155 of 2026 12-11-2026