Elilan v. The Sup. of Police
Case brief
What is this about?
Petitioner sought writ to remove his name from rowdy list. Court directed petitioner to submit fresh representation. Police to decide on merits within four weeks. Writ disposed with no costs.
What did the court decide?
Petitioner given liberty to submit fresh representation. Respondent Police directed to pass orders on merits within four weeks.
What the court decided
W.P(MD)No.16572 of 2019
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED 03.09.2019
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN
W.P(MD)No.16572 of 2019
Elilan ..Petitioner Vs.
1.The Superintendent of Police Tirunelveli
O/o.at Palayamkottai
2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police Valliyur
O/o at Valliyur
Tirunelveli District
3.The Inspector of Police Ovari Police Station Tirunelveli District ..Respondents
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the petitioner, who filed a representation to remove his name from the rowdy list but received no action, is entitled to a writ of mandamus directing the police to decide on merits.
How should the petitioners remedy the lack of police action on their representation regarding their name on the rowdy list?
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
Elilan
- respondent
The Superintendent of Police Tirunelveli
- respondent
The Deputy Superintendent of Police Valliyur
- respondent
The Inspector of Police Ovari Police Station Tirunelveli District
Coram
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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