J.Palani v. State Level Scrutiny Committee-Ii

ORDER (Order of the Court was made by Dr.G.Jayachandran J.) The communal status of the petitioner is under scrutiny by the State Level Scrutiny Committee. Being aggrieved by the notice for participating in the enquiry, the petitioner has filed this writ petition for Certiorari to quash the impugned letter dated 06.05.2026 and the enquiry report dated 18.03.2025 submitted by the Social Justice and Human Rights Unit and SC/ST Vigilance Cell.

¶2Since the fact finding process regarding communal status of the petitioner is under process, we are not inclined to interfere. However, having noticed that the report of the District Collector dated 18.01.2026, was not furnished to the petitioner herein, we are of the view that the petitioner will be in disadvantage if the report is not furnished to him to defend his case. Today, on our direction, the learned Government Pleader, furnished the report of the District Collector to the learned counsel for the petitioner, this would suffice for the petitioner herein to participate in the enquiry process, which will reach its logical end after affording opportunity to the petitioner. Page3 of 4

¶3The petitioner shall participate in the enquiry and cooperate for the speedy disposal of the enquiry process. The committee shall pass appropriate orders in accordance with law preferably within a period of three (3) months. With these observations and direction, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. Connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. (G.J.,J.) (N.M.,J.) 04-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order mp To

¶1State Level Scrutiny Committee-II Rep. by its Member Secretary, Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, Fort St. George, Chennai-09.

¶2Social Justice and Human RIghts Unit and SC /ST Vigilance Cell, Rep by its Deputy Superintendent of Police, Tuticorin, Tuticorin District. Page4 of 4 DR.G.JAYACHANDRAN J. AND N.MALA J. mp and WMP Nos. 22324 and 22326 of 2026 04-06-2026

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 04-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE DR JUSTICE G. JAYACHANDRAN AND THE HON'BLE MRS.JUSTICE N. MALA and WMP Nos. 22324 and 22326 of 2026 J.Palani S/o.Jayendran, ..Petitioner Vs 1. State Level Scrutiny Committee-II Rep. by its Member Secretary, Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, Fort St. George, Chennai-09. 2. Social Justice and Human RIghts Unit and SC /ST Vigilance Cell, Rep. by its Deputy Superintendent of Police, Tuticorin, Tuticorin District. 3. I.Jamal Deputy Superintendent of Police, Social Justice and Human Rights Unit and SC/ ST Vigilance Cell, Tuticorin, Tuticorin District. ..Respondents Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of Writ of Certiorari, to call for the record pertaining to the impugned letter issued by the 1st respondent in Letter No.12920798 / SaaMe2(2)/ 2026- 2,dated 06.05.2026 and the enquiry report dated 18.03.2025 submitted by the 2nd respondent, quash the same. Page2 of 4 For Petitioner : Ms.Hema Sampath, Senior Counsel for Mr.M.Saravanan For Respondents : Mr.K.Surendran, Government Advocate