Thangavel v. The Superintendent of Police

O R D E R This Writ Petition has been filed for a direction, directing the respondents 2 and 3 to consider the representation submitted by the petitioner, dated 01.04.2025 seeking suitable police protection to repair and renovate the damaged pipelines in the land comprised in Survey No.49 situated at Kattukottai, Lakshmanapuram Village, Thittakudi Taluk,

¶2Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and perused the materials available on record.

¶3The petitioner owned the land comprised in S.No.48/3B situated at Lakshmanapuram Village, Kattukottai, Tittakudi Taluk, Cuddalore District. The petitioner also obtained electricity service connection for the motor well situated in his patta land. The petitioner is bringing water to the patta land from the property which is located opposite to the said land. In between the said lands, there is a piece of land, which is classified as Government Unclaimed Land comprised in S.No.49. Therefore, the petitioner has sought for permission for using the said land to lay the pipelines through the said land. The Revenue Tahsildar, Tittakudi Taluk, by an order dated 28.05.2014 vide Mu.Mu.(A).3530/2014 permitted the petitioner to use the said Government Unclaimed Land for the purpose of laying pipeline to draw the water.

¶4Further, the petitioner was also permitted to use the said land to an extent of 57.0 meter to install the PVC pipeline for agricultural purpose. Accordingly, the petitioner also had laid pipeline. Thereafter, the respondents 4 and 5 herein had damaged the pipeline intentionally. Therefore, in order to repair the said pipeline, the petitioner sought for police protection at the hands of the respondents 4 and 5, while repairing and renovating the damaged pipeline.

¶5Though notice was served on the respondents 4 and 5 herein, there is no representation on behalf of them before this Court either by person or through pleader.

¶6The learned Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondents 1 to 3, on instructions, submits that on receipt of the complaint, the 3rd respondent conducted enquiry and subsequently, it was closed.

¶7In view of the above, the 3rd respondent is directed to once again conduct an enquiry on the representation submitted by the petitioner, dated

01.04.2025 seeking police protection to repair and renovate the damaged pipeline, after issuing notice to the petitioner and respondents 4 and 5 herein and pass orders to provide adequate police protection to the petitioner while repairing and renovating the damaged pipeline in the land comprised in Survey No.49 situated at Kattukottai, Lakshmanapuram Village, Thittakudi Taluk, Cuddalore District, in accordance with law, within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order.

¶8With the above direction, the Writ Petition (Criminal) is disposed of. No costs.

14.07.2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order dm To

1.The Superintendent of Police O/o Superintendent of Police

2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police O/o Deputy Superintendent of Police, Thittakudi Range, Cuddalore District.

3.The Inspector of Police Ramanatham Police Station,

4.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras, Chennai. G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN

, J.

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14.07.2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED : 14.07.2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN Thangavel … Petitioner vs. 1.The Superintendent of Police O/o Superintendent of Police 2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police O/o Deputy Superintendent of Police, Thittakudi Range, Cuddalore District. 3.The Inspector of Police Ramanatham Police Station, 4.Periyasamay 5.Rajendran … Respondents PRAYER:- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd and 3rd respondents to consider and provide suitable police protection for repair, renovate the damaged pipelines in S.No.49 Kattukottai, Lakshmanapuram Village, Thittakudi Taluk, Cuddalore District as per the proceedings Mu.Mu/a/3530/2014 dated 28.05.2014 in pursuant of the representation dated 01.04.2025. For Petitioner : Mr.P.Muthamizhselvakumar For R1 to R3 : Mr.R.Ganesh Kumar Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Criminal Side) For R4 and R5 : No Appearance