Deivanai v. The Superintendent of Police

ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed for direction directing the respondents to conduct enquiry in pursuant to the direction issued by the first respondent dated 26.07.2024 and proceed further with the investigation.

¶2Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and perused the materials placed before this Court.

¶3On instructions, the learned Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Crl. Side) submitted that the case has been forwarded to the District Crime Branch, Land Grabbing Cell, Cuddalore and now the complaint is pending before the Inspector of Police, District Crime Branch, Land Grabbing Cell, Cuddalore.

¶4In view of the above submission, the Inspector of Police, District Crime Branch, Land Grabbing Cell, Cuddalore, is directed to conduct enquiry on the complaint lodged by the petitioner as directed by the first respondent by the letter dated 26.07.2024, after issuance of notice to the petitioner and the counter party, if any, and after giving them an opportunity of hearing, dispose the same within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this Order. It is made clear that the petitioner is at liberty to submit all documents during the enquiry.

¶5With the above directions, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

18.06.2026 Index : Yes/No : Yes/No Speaking/non-speaking order rts G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN. J, rts

¶1The Superintendent of Police, Vigilance and Anti Corruption, Directorate of Vigilance and Anti Corruption, North Range, No.293, M.KN.Raod, Alandur, Chennai – 600 016.

¶2The Superintendent of Police, Cuddalore, Cuddalore District.

¶3The Inspector General of Registration, No.100, Santhome High Road, Foreshore Estate, Chennai – 28.

¶4The Inspector of Police, District Crime Branch, Land Grabbing Cell, Cuddalore.

¶5The Public Prosecutor, Madras High Court, Chennai.

18.06.2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED : 18.06.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN Deivanai W/o. Singaravelu, No.2/74, Mariamman Koil Street, Pathirakottai and post, C.N. Palayam Va., Panruti Taluk, Pin Code – 607 102, Cuddalore District. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Superintendent of Police, Vigilance and Anti Corruption, Directorate of Vigilance and Anti Corruption, North Range, No.293, M.KN.Raod, Alandur, Chennai – 600 016. 2. The Superintendent of Police, Cuddalore, Cuddalore District. 3. The Inspector General of Registration, No.100, Santhome High Road, Foreshore Estate, Chennai – 28. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to act and pass appropriate orders on the basis of the enquiry conducted in pursuance of the direction issued by the first respondent in his letter bearing petition No.8795/2024/Misc/CL dated 26.07.2024, proceed further with the investigation and complete it within a time limit to be specified by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.M.Elumalai For Respondents For R1 to R3 : Mr.R.Ganesh Kumar Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Criminal Side)