K.Manimuthu v. The State of Tamil Nadu

O R D E R This writ petition has been filed seeking a writ of mandamus directing the second respondent to consider and dispose of the petitioner's representation / revision petition dated 20.02.2026, on merits and in accordance with law, by taking into consideration the petitioner's sporting achievements, including the World Records established by him within the stipulated time fixed by this Court.

¶2Today, when the matter is taken up for consideration for admission, Mr.M.Dinesh Hari Sudarsan, learned counsel for the Government of Tamil Nadu, who takes notice for the respondents, brought to the notice of this Court that the petitioner has already filed a revision petition before the second respondent and the same was rejected by the second respondent vide proceedings bearing Rc.No.10852194-1/AP.3(1)/2025, dated 28.08.2025 and a copy of the same is also placed before this Court, while serving the same on the learned counsel for the petitioner.

¶3Learned counsel for the petitioner taken note of the said proceedings and sought permission of this Court to withdraw this writ petition with liberty to the petitioner to approach the Government and made an endorsement to that effect in the court bundle.

¶4In view of the endorsement so made, this writ petition is dismissed as withdrawn with liberty as prayed for. No costs.

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1.The Secretary to Government, Home Department, State of Tamil Nadu, St.George Fort, Chennai.

2.The Director General of Police, Chennai.

3.The Additional Director General of Police, Armed Police, Chennai.

4.The Deputy Inspector General of Police, Armed Police, Trichy District.

5.The Commandant, Tamil Nadu Special Police XIV Battalion, Palani, Dindigul District.

6.The Deputy Commandant, Tamil Nadu Special Police XIV Battalion, Palani, Dindigul District. MUMMINENI-SUDHEER-KUMAR,-J. krk W.P.(MD)-No.21338-of-2026

28.07.2026

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 28.07.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR K.Manimuthu ... Petitioner -vs- 1.The State of Tamil Nadu rep.by its Secretary to Government Home Department, St.George Fort Chennai 2.The Director General of Police Chennai 3.The Additional Director General of Police Armed Police, Chennai 4.The Deputy Inspector General of Police Armed Police, Trichy District 5.The Commandant Tamil Nadu Special Police XIV Battalion Palani, Dindigul District 6.The Deputy Commandant Tamil Nadu Special Police XIV Battalion Palani, Dindigul District ... Respondents PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a writ of mandamus directing the second respondent to consider and dispose of the petitioner's representation / revision petition dated 20.02.2026, on merits and in accordance with law, by taking into consideration the petitioner's sporting achievements, including the World Records established by him within the stipulated time fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.M.Mohamed Zamil for M/s.Ajmal Associates For Respondents : Mr.M.Dinesh Hari Sudarsan Counsel for the Government of Tamil Nadu