M.Gokulraja v. The Director General of Police

ORDER This Writ Petition Criminal is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 06.02.2026.

¶2The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner had given a complaint / representation dated 06.02.2026. However, the respondents has not taken any action on his representation.

¶3It is needless to point out that whenever a representation of this nature is made to a Statutory Authority, there is a duty cast upon him to consider the same on its own merits and pass appropriate orders in one way or other, instead of keeping the same pending indefinitely. As such, non-consideration of the representation by the Statutory Authority would amount to dereliction of duty and hence, this Court will be justified in invoking its extraordinary powers under Article 226 of the Constitution of India and direct them to consider the same within a stipulated time.

¶4In the light of the above observations, there shall be a direction to the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated

06.02.2026, on its own merits and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law, after giving notice to the petitioner, as well as all other persons, who may be interested in the subject matter, within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. It is also made clear that this Court has not expressed any of its views with regard to the merits of the matter and that it is open to the respondents to consider the same on its own merits. The petitioner should cooperate for the enquiry to be conducted by the respondent police.

¶5With the above observations and directions, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.

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1.The Director General of Police, Law and Order, Door No.1, Doctor Radhakrishnan Salai, Mylapore, Chennai – 600 004.

2.The Inspector General of Police, (Southern Zone), Door No.77, 4th Street, K.K.Nagar, Ramanur, Reserve Line, Race Course Colony, Madurai – 625 002.

3.The Superintendent of Police, Superintendent of Police Office, Dindigul – 624 004.

4.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Deputy Superintendent of Police Office, Oddanchatram, Dindigul – 624 619.

5.The Inspector of Police, Reddiarchatram Police Station, Reddiarchatram, Dindigul – 624 622.

6.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 10/03/2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE L. VICTORIA GOWRI W.P Crl.(MD)No.1352 of 2026 M.Gokulraja ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Director General of Police, Law and Order, Door No.1, Doctor Radhakrishnan Salai, Mylapore, Chennai – 600 004. 2.The Inspector General of Police, (Southern Zone), Door No.77, 4th Street, K.K.Nagar, Ramanur, Reserve Line, Race Course Colony, Madurai – 625 002. 3.The Superintendent of Police, Superintendent of Police Office, Dindigul – 624 004. 4.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Deputy Superintendent of Police Office, Oddanchatram, Dindigul – 624 619. 5.The Inspector of Police, Reddiarchatram Police Station, Reddiarchatram, Dindigul – 624 622. ... Respondents PRAYER :- Writ Petition Criminal filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 06.02.2026. For Petitioner : Mr.N.Vallinayagam For Respondents : Mr.S.Ravi Additional Public Prosecutor