M. Iyyannan v. The State of Tamil Nadu Rep.By Its, Secretary to Government,

ORDER The petitioner had sent a representation to the 4th respondent on

02.02.2026 and to the 3rd respondent on 05.02.2026. Thereafter, sent a reminder representation dated 14.02.2026 to the 4th respondent alleging that the respondents 5 to 7 trespassed into the petitioner's patta land and residence and using JCB bearing No.TN30-DZ-1239 demolished the 3 feet compound wall of the petitioner's house and also threatened that the entire family of the petitioner Page3 of 5 would be done away. But the respondent police not taken any action. Hence, the present petition is filed.

2.The learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) submitted that on the complaint of the petitioner, CSR No.55 of 2026 assigned on 02.02.2026 for damage of the compound wall. Since there is a dispute with regard to ownership of the land and it is represented by the villagers that it is a temple land and it has been used by all the villagers and the petitioner unauthorisedly put up a compound wall. Hence, communication sent to revenue officials to ascertain the status of the land. He further submitted that once the revenue report is received, appropriate action would be taken within a period of three weeks.

3.In view of the above submission, the third respondent is directed to take immediate action to collect the revenue records and in any event, the entire exercise to be completed within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

4.With the above directions, the writ petition stands disposed of. 16-04-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order RSI Page4 of 5 To

¶1The Secretary to Government, Home Department, Fort St.George, Chennai - 600 009.

¶2The Director General of Police, Tamilnadu, Dr.Radhakrishnan Road, Mylapore, Chennai - 600 004.

¶3The Superintendent of Police, Salem District, Salem - 636 001.

¶4The Circle Inspector of Police, Tharamangalam Circle Inspector Office, Tharamangalam - 636 502.

¶5The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras. Page5 of 5

M.NIRMAL KUMAR, J. RSI 16-04-2026

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 16-04-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M. NIRMAL KUMAR M. Iyyannan S/o. Maduraigoundar, 1-306, Ponnaiyar Vattam, Thuttampatti, Desavilakku, Omalur, Salem, Tamil Nadu - 636 306. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The State of Tamil Nadu Rep.by its, Secretary to Government, Home Department, Fort St.George, Chennai - 600 009. 2. The Director General of Police, Tamilnadu, Dr.Radhakrishnan Road, Mylapore, Chennai - 600 004. 3. The Superintendent of Police, Salem District, Salem - 636 001. 4. The Circle Inspector of Police, Tharamangalam Circle Inspector Office, Tharamangalam - 636 502. 5. Shekar S/o. Kantha Goundar, Kellakku Medu, Mattukkaran Vattam, Thuttampatti Post, Omalur Taluk, Salem District - 636 306. 6. Govindan S/o. Mari Gounder, Page2 of 5 Kellakku Medu, Mattukkaran Vattam, Thuttampatti Post, Omalur Taluk, Salem District - 636 306. 7. Kumar @ Palanivel S/o. Subramaniyar Goundar, Kellakku Medu, Mattukaran Vattam, Thuttampatti Post, Omalur Taluk, Salem District - 636 306. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, praying to issue a WRIT OF MANDAMUS, directing the 4th respondent to register an FIR forthwith based on complaint dated 02.02.2026 and 14.02.2026, in relation to the offences committed by 5th to 7th respondents and others. For Petitioner(s): Mr.R.Rajesh Kumar For Respondents- 1 to 4: Mr.R.Vinothraja, Government Advocate (Crl. Side)