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E.Velu v. The State Rep By, The Inspector of Police

Madras HC23 Mar 2026WP Crl./597/2026

Case brief

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What is this about?

Criminal writ petition, Article 226, writ of mandamus, police protection, electricity connection restoration, water connection, Tamil Nadu Electricity, Kodungaiyur Chennai, representation dated 29.01.2026, enquiry with obstructors, neighbour obstruction dispute, Shyamala, petitioner to appear 30.03.2026, restoration unless contrary competent-Court order, disposed of, no costs, M. Nirmal Kumar Judge, Madras High Court 2026.

What did the court decide?

Writ Petition (Criminal) disposed of with the above directions (petitioner to appear before police on 30.03.2026 with complaint copy; police to enquire with obstructors and ensure restoration of electricity, water and other amenities unless valid objection or a contrary order of a competent Court); no costs. ¶24

E.Velu Vs The State Rep By, The Inspector of Police — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

What the court decided

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Outcome

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Issue for consideration

Whether the 1st respondent police should act on the petitioner's representation dated 29.01.2026 by providing protection/enquiry so that electricity connection, water connection and peaceful enjoyment of the petitioner's property, allegedly obstructed by neighbours, are restored.

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Court's answer

The petitioner is to appear before the 1st respondent police on 30.03.2026 along with a copy of the complaint.

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Ratio / Principle

The 1st respondent police shall thereafter conduct an enquiry with the alleged obstructors of the petitioner's property and his peaceful enjoyment thereof.

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Key takeaways

The 1st respondent police shall ensure that the petitioner's electricity connection, water connection and other amenities are restored, unless there is any valid objection from the obstructors or any order to the contrary passed by a competent Court.ratio¶23

Detailed headnote1 paragraphs

Madras High Court (M. Nirmal Kumar, J.) disposed of W.P.Crl.No.597 of 2026 (E. Velu vs The Inspector of Police, P6 Kodungaiyur Police Station, and The Assistant Engineer, Tamil Nadu Electricity, Kodungaiyur Branch) on 23.03.2026. Filed under Article 226 seeking a writ of mandamus directing police protection so the 2nd respondent could give an electricity connection to the petitioner's 1200 sq.ft. house at Survey No.100/3B, No.33A Srinivasa Perumal Kovil Street, Kodungaiyur, Chennai, based on his representation dated 29.01.2026, alleging obstruction by the neighbour Shyamala and her sisters (Mahalakshmi, Vijayalakshmi, Samundeeswari, Jothilakshmi and Maheshwari). Police submitted that the representation was received and the petitioner did not attend the enquiry, and that protection would be granted if he appeared and confirmed the complaint. Court's directions: petitioner to appear before the 1st respondent police on 30.03.2026 with a copy of the complaint; police to conduct an enquiry with the alleged obstructors and ensure restoration of the petitioner's electricity connection, water connection and other amenities, unless there is valid objection from the obstructors or a contrary order from a competent Court. Disposed of with the above directions; no costs.

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W.P.Crl.No.597 of 2026

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED : 23.03.2026

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CORAM

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THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE M.NIRMAL KUMAR

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W.P. Crl. No. 597 of 2026

E. Velu

... Petitioner

Vs.

1.The Inspector of Police, P6 – Kodungaiyur Police Station, Kodungaiyur, Chennai – 600 118.

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2.The Assistant Engineer, Tamil Nadu Electricity, Kodungaiyur Branch, Sembium, Chennai. ... Respondents

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Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for the issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the 1 st respondent police to provide police protection to the 2 nd respondent to give electricity connection to the petitioner’s house situated at measuring 1200 sq.ft., comprised in Survey No.100/3B situated at No.33A, Srinivasa Perumal Kovil Street, Kodungaiyur, Chennai based on the representation given by the petitioner dated 29.01.2026 to the 1 st respondent police.

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For Petitioner : Mr. N. Chandran For Respondent s: Mr. Leonard Arul Joseph Selvam , Additional Public Prosecutor for R1 Assisted by Ms. T. Harshana

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O R D E R

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This Writ Petition (Criminal) has been filed to direct the 1 st respondent police to provide police protection to the 2 nd respondent for granting electricity connection to the petitioner’s house, measuring 1200 sq.ft., comprised in Survey No.100/3B, situated at No.33A, Srinivasa Perumal Kovil Street, Kodungaiyur, Chennai, based on the representation given by the petitioner dated 29.01.2026 to the 1 st respondent police.

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2. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner had sent a representation on 29.01.2026 seeking police protection for restoring the electricity connection and water connection and to enable the petitioner to peacefully reside in his property, which has been obstructed by the neighbour, Shyamala and her sisters, Mahalakshmi, Vijayalakshmi, Samundeeswari, Jothilakshmi and Maheshwari. However, no action has been taken on the said representation.

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3. The learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for the 1 st respondent, on instructions of the Inspector of Police, Kodungaiyur Police Station, submitted that the petitioner’s representation dated 29.01.2026 was 2/4

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W.P.Crl.No.597 of 2026 received and thereafter the petitioner was called for enquiry, however, he did not appear. It is further submitted that if the petitioner appears and confirms the complaint, appropriate protection would be granted.

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4. The learned counsel for petitioner on instructions, submitted that the petitioner is ready to appear before the 1 st respondent police on 30.03.2026 along with a copy of the complaint. Thereafter, the 1 st respondent police shall conduct an enquiry with the alleged obstructors of the petitioner’s property and his peaceful enjoyment thereof, and ensure that the petitioner’s electricity connection, water connection and other amenities are restored, unless there is any valid objection from the obstructors or any order to the contrary passed by a competent Court.

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5. With the above directions, this Writ Petition (Criminal) is disposed of. No costs.

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Neutral Citation: Yes/No AT

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