Chelladurai v. The Superintendent of Police
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court (Madurai Bench), W.P.Crl.(MD)No.3143 of 2026, decided 15.06.2026 by Mrs. Justice L. Victoria Gowri. Writ of mandamus under Article 226 seeking non-traceable certificate/NOC for a lost sale deed (Document No.1747 of 2008 dated 25.06.2008, Sub-Registrar Thisayanvilai, Tirunelveli District). Court relied on DGP Circular Memorandum dated 01.04.2022; petitioner directed to produce requisite documents, on which the 2nd respondent police (Inspector of Police, Thisayanvilai Police Station) to take steps to issue the Non-Traceable Certificate. Petition disposed of. Keywords: non-traceable certificate, lost/misplaced sale deed, NOC, DGP circular, Tirunelveli police, mandamus.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of with directions: petitioner to produce all documents required under the DGP Circular Memorandum dated 01.04.2022, and on such production the 2nd respondent police to take necessary steps for issuance of a Non-Traceable Certificate for the sale deed bearing Document No.1747 of 2008 dated 25.06.2008 on the file of the Sub-Registrar, Thisayanvilai.