Ramachandran v. The State of Tamilnadu Rep by

O R D E R [Order of the Court was made by A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA, J.] The prayer in this writ petition is to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the representation dated 21.05.2026 submitted by the brother of the detenu and consequently grant 60 days furlough, without escort, in accordance with G.O.Ms.No.82 dated 14.02.2026, to the detenue, Palani S/o.Sangarapandi, aged 49 years, Convict No.4296, PID No.137801, confined at Central Prison, Palayamkottai, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. Page No.2 of 5

¶2When the matter was taken up for hearing today, learned counsel for the State of Tamil Nadu(Crl.Side) submitted that the representation of the petitioner dated 21.05.2026 will be considered and appropriate orders will be passed thereon within a time frame. He further submitted that the appropriate authority to consider the petitioner's representation is the Director General of Prisons and Correctional Services, Chennai and he has not been made as a party respondent in this writ petition.

¶3In view of the said submission, the Director General of Prisons and Correctional Services, Prisons and Correctional Services Department, Whannels Road, Egmore, Chennai-600 008, Tamil Nadu, is hereby suo motu impleaded as 6th respondent. Without going into the merits of the case, the 6th respondent is directed to consider the petitioner's representation dated 21.05.2026 and pass appropriate orders on its own merits and in accordance with law within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶4With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. [A.D.J.C., J.] [R.P., J.]

23.07.2026 Page No.3 of 5 Index : Yes / No : Yes / No bala To:

¶1The Secretary to Government of Tamil Nadu, Home (Prison V) Department, Secretariat of Tamil Nadu, Chennai 600 009.

¶2The Additional Director General of Prison, Head Office of Prison Department, Egmore 600 008.

¶3The Superintendent of Prison, Central Prison, Palayamkottai, Palayamkottai 627 002.

¶4The Superintendent of Police, Office of Superintendent of Police, Tirunelveli 627 426.

¶5The Inspector of Police, Mukkudal Police Station, Mukkudal 627 601.

¶6The Director General of Prisons and Correctional Services, Prisons and Correctional Services Department, Whannels Road, Egmore, Chennai-600 008, Tamil Nadu. Page No.4 of 5 W.P.Crl(MD)No.4088oofo2026 A.D.JAGADISHoCHANDIRA,oJ. AND R.POORNIMA,oJ. bala ORDERoMADEoIN W.P.Crl(MD)No.4088oofo2026 DATEDo:o23.07.2026 PageoNo.5oofo5

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 23.07.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA and THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE R.POORNIMA Ramachandran ... Petitioner vs. The State represented by its, 1. The Secretary to Government of Tamil Nadu, Home (Prison V) Department, Secretariat of Tamil Nadu, Chennai 600 009. 2. The Additional Director General of Prison, Head Office of Prison Department, Egmore 600 008. 3. The Superintendent of Prison, Central Prison, Palayamkottai, Palayamkottai 627 002. 4. The Superintendent of Police, Office of Superintendent of Police, Tirunelveli 627 426. 5. The Inspector of Police, Mukkudal Police Station, Mukkudal 627 601. 6. The Director General of Prisons and Correctional Services, Prisons and Correctional Services Department, Page No.1 of 5 Whannels Road, Egmore, Chennai-600 008, Tamil Nadu. ... Respondents (R6 is suo motu impleaded by this Court by order dated 23.07.2026) PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the representation dated 21.05.2026 submitted by the brother of the detenu and consequently grant 60 days furlough, without escort, in accordance with G.O.Ms.No.82 dated 14.02.2026, to the detenue, Palani S/o.Sangarapandi, aged 49 years, Convict No.4296, PID No.137801, confined at Central Prison, Palayamkottai, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Dr.S.Manoharan For Respondents : Mr.D.Venkatesh Counsel for State of Tamil Nadu (Crl.Side)