Dismissed

C.K.Nandhakumar, v. The State of Tamil Nadu

Madras HC13 Aug 2021WP/29314/2018

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What is this about?

The High Court of Madras disposed of a writ petition filed by the petitioner seeking compensation victim compensation fund for injuries. The court granted liberty to file an application before the District Legal Services Authority under the Victim Compensation Scheme, 2013. The writ petition was disposed of accordingly.

What did the court decide?

Petitioner granted liberty to file application before District Legal Services Authority, Erode, within eight weeks to seek compensation under the Victim Compensation Scheme, 2013.

C.K.Nandhakumar, Vs The State of Tamil Nadu — Pension and Retirement Benefits | Madras HC (2021)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED : 13.08.2021

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI

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W.P.No.29314 of 2018 and WMP.No.34260 of 2018

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C.K.Nandhakumar .. Petitioner

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Vs.

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The State of Tamilnadu rep. by the Secretary to Government, Home Department, Fort St. George, Chennai – 600 009.

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The Director General of Police, Kamarajar Road, Mylapore,

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Chennai – 600 004.

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The District Collector, Erode – 638 001, Erode District.

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The Superintendent of Police, District Police Office, Erode – 638 001, Erode District.

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The Inspector of Police, Perundurai Police Station, Perundurai – 638 052, Erode District.

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K.R.Senapathi @ Chinnakannu

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T.C.Subramaniam @ Balki Mani

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Thopu N.D.Venkatachalam Member of Legislative Assembly, Thoppupalayam, Perundurai, Erode District.

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https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

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Rasu @ Chandrasekaran .. Respondents

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PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamas to direct the respondents 1 to 3 to pay the petitioner compensation of Rs.10 lakhs from the Tamilnadu Victims' Compensation Fund and provide safety to his life and liberty by ordering fair and thorough investigation against the respondents 6 to 9 by considering his representation dated 12.08.2018.

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For Petitioner : Mr.N.Manokaran

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For Respondent Nos. 1 to 5 : Mr.C.E.Pratap

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Government Advocate (Crl.Side) For Respondent Nos.6 & 7 : Mr.K.Elango For Respondent No.8 : Mr.S.Sidhantta Vishnu For Repondent No.9 : Mr.A.Sundaravadhanan

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O R D E R

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The matter relates to seeking of compensation from the Tamil Nadud Victims Compensation Fund . The petitioner, who indiscriminately attacked by the respondents 6 to 9, after his release on bail, from the prison, seeks relief from the Tamil Nadu Victims Compensation Fund , for which he has filed the Writ Petition with the above said prayer.

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It is represented that the Government has formulated the Victim Compensation Scheme under Section 357-A of the Code of Criminal Procedure in G.O.(Ms.)No.1055, Home (Police.XII), dated 30.11.2013, whereby mechanism has been created for compensating the victims to mitigate their grievances, who have suffered loss or injury as a result of the crime and who require rehabilitation.

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The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner on instructions, submitted that the petitioner is ready to go before the State or District Legal Services Authority, for appropriate relief, as guaranteed under the Victims Compensation Scheme, 2013.

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This Court heard the submissions of the learned counsel appearing on both sides and perused the materials available on record.

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In view of the formulation of the above said scheme, the petitioner is granted liberty to file appropriate application before the District Legal Services Authority, Erode

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https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

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District, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order and the said authority, shall pass appropriate orders, in terms of the Victims Compensation Scheme and after following the procedures contemplated thereunder.

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The Writ Petition stands disposed of accordingly. No costs. Consequently connected miscellaneous petition is closed.

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Sd/-

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Assistant Registrar(CS-VI)

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//True Copy//

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Sub Assistant Registrar

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1.The Secretary to Government, State of Tamilnadu Home Department, Fort St. George, Chennai – 600 009.

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The Director General of Police, Kamarajar Road, Mylapore, Chennai – 600 004.

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The District Collector, Erode – 638 001, Erode District.

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The Superintendent of Police, District Police Office, Erode – 638 001, Erode District.

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The Inspector of Police, Perundurai Police Station, Perundurai – 638 052, Erode District.

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Thopu N.D.Venkatachalam Member of Legislative Assembly, Thoppupalayam, Perundurai, Erode District.

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https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

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Copy to: The District Legal Services Authority Erode District.

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+1cc to Mr.N.Manokaran, Advocate, S.R.No.40706

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W.P.No.29314 of 2018

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PL(CO) CB(06/10/2021)

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https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

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