WP Crl. No. 2019 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 13-08-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE V. LAKSHMINARAYANAN WP Crl. No. 2019 of 2026 M.Padmanaban S/o. Mayandi, Residing at, 16/38, Kovil Street, Muthuchettipalayam, Avinashi Post, Tiruppur District-641 654. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. Government of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by its Agricultural Production Commissioner cum Secretary to Government, Agriculture, Farmers Welfare Department, St. George Fort, Chennai-600 009. 2. The Director Directorate Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC), No.293, MKN Raod, Alandur, Chennai – 600 016. 3. The Commissioner Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC), Chennai-600 009. 4. The Superintendent of Police Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption, Western Range (Tiruppur Jurisdcition), Tamil Nadu. 5. Shanmugasundaram The Senior Secretary, Tiruppur Market Committee, Tiruppur. ..Respondent(s) https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 2019 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 Prayer: This Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the Respondents No.1 and 2 to take appropriate action upon the representation complaint dated 14.05.2026 against the 5th respondent in accordance with law. For Petitioner(s): Mr.Jayaprakash For Respondent(s): Mr.S.Yogaraja Sekar Government Advocate (Criminal Side) For R1 to R4 ORDER Following the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) Manual, the 2nd respondent has forwarded the complaint received from the petitioner on 19.05.2026 to the Director of Agriculture, Chepuk, Chennai – 5. The said factum has also been informed to the petitioner on 29.05.2026. 2. It is the plea of Mr.Jayaprakash, learned counsel for the petitioner, that he has not been put on notice. However, the situation has been rectified by Mr.S.Yogaraja Sekar, learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondents No.1 to 4, handing over a copy of the proceedings to the petitioner. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 2019 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 3. As the 2nd respondent has already taken a call in terms of the DVAC manual, there is no necessity to give a mandamus as prayed for. It is for the petitioner to workout his remedy before the 1st respondent. Accordingly, this Writ Petition stands dismissed. 13-08-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No smv To 1. The Agricultural Production Commissioner -cum- Secretary to Government, Agriculture, Farmers Welfare Department, St. George Fort, Chennai-600 009. 2. The Director Directorate Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC), No.293, MKN Raod, Alandur, Chennai – 600 016. 3. The Commissioner Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC), Chennai-600 009. 4. The Superintendent of Police Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption, Western Range (Tiruppur Jurisdcition), Tamil Nadu. 5.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 2019 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 V.LAKSHMINARAYANAN, J. smv WP Crl. No. 2019 of 2026 13-08-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis