L.Natchiappan v. The State of Tamilnadu
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W.P.Crl.(MD)No.1048 of 2025, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, B.PUGALENDHI, J., decided 22.08.2025. Petitioner L.Natchiappan sought mandamus under Article 226 directing the SP, Sivagangai and Inspector, Kallal Police Station to provide police protection to the Sub Registrar, Karaikudi for field valuation of his property (Natham Old S.No.245/New Natham S.No.508/9, Kallal Village, 11448 sq. ft., worth above Rs.2 lakh), alleging co-sharers obstructed the Joint-II Sub Registrar and police ignored his complaint on the 08.07.2025 incident. Court held officials need not lodge a complaint themselves and the affected petitioner may complain; directed police to entertain the complaint, verify with the Joint-II Sub Registrar and take further action. Petition disposed of, no costs. Keywords: police protection, Sub Registrar, property valuation, registration, obstruction by co-sharers, writ of mandamus, Sivagangai, Karaikudi.