J.Kamu Dharma Raja v. the Commissioner of Police
Case brief
What is this about?
The petitioner challenged a departmental letter denying permission for his mother to gift him property. The Court clarified that Rule 9(1)(a) only requires notice to the prescribed authority for acquisition, not prior permission for receiving a gift, and allowed the transaction.
What the court decided
W.P(MD)No.15633 of 2020
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED : 03.11.2022
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN
W.P(MD)No.15633 of 2020 and W.M.P.(MD)No.13118 of 2020
J.Kamu Dharma Raja
... Petitioner
Vs.
- 1.The Commissioner of Police, 1/165, Alagar Kovil Main Road, K.K. Nagar, Madurai – 625 002.
- 2.The Assistant Commissioner of Police, Intelligence Section, Madurai – 625 002.
3.The Inspector of Police, B3-Police Station, Theppakulam, Madurai. ... Respondents
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the police officer was required to obtain permission under Tamil Nadu Police Conduct Rules Rule 9(1)(a) for receiving a gift of property.
Whether the impugned memorandum declining permission liable to be set aside.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
J. Kamu Dharma Raja
- respondent
The Commissioner of Police
- respondent
The Assistant Commissioner of Police
- respondent
The Inspector of Police
Coram
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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