WP No. 34584 of 2025 __________ Page1 of 3 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 18-08-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE HEMANT CHANDANGOUDAR WP No. 34584 of 2025 Jagadeesh ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Greater Chennai Traffic Police Rep. By The Commissioner, No.132,Commissioner Office Building, EVK Sampath Road, Vepery, Chennai-600 007. 2. The Inspector Of Police, H8 Tiruvotriyur, Traffic Investigation. (R2 - suo motu impleaded vide order dated 12.09.2025) ..Respondent(s) Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a writ of mandamus directing respondent to the petitioner’s representation dated 28.06.2025 to calling for the records relating to the impugned Challan bearing No.TN159069240306121317 dated 06.03.2024 issued against the petitioner’s vehicle TN18E0612, quash the same as illegal and arbitrary, and consequently direct the respondent to remove the said Challan and fine of Rs.1,000 /- (Rupees One Thousand Only) from the records pertaining to the petitioner’s vehicle TN18E0612. For Petitioner(s): Mr.Manikandan.B For Respondent(s): Mr.N.Palanivel, Govt. Advocate (Crl Side) ORDER The petitioner has approached this Court challenging Challan No.TN159069240306121317 dated 06.03.2024 issued in respect of the petitioner’s vehicle bearing Registration No.TN18E0612. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 34584 of 2025 __________ Page2 of 3 2. The petitioner states that the challan was issued alleging that the rider of the motorcycle was driving under the influence of alcohol. However, the photograph captured at the time of the alleged offence shows a vehicle bearing Registration No.TN18E0621, whereas the challan has been issued in respect of the petitioner’s vehicle bearing Registration No.TN18E0612. 3. The learned Government Advocate has produced a copy of the receipt showing that the owner of the vehicle bearing Registration No.TN18E0621 has paid the fine before the jurisdictional Magistrate Court. 4. In view of the above, Challan No.TN159069240306121317 dated 06.03.2024 issued by the second respondent, insofar as it relates to the petitioner’s vehicle bearing Registration No.TN18E0612, is set aside. 5. Accordingly, the writ petition is allowed. There shall be no order as to costs. 18-08-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No ssk To 1. The Greater Chennai Traffic Police Rep. By The Commissioner, No.132,Commissioner Office Building, EVK Sampath Road, Vepery, Chennai-600 007. 2. The Inspector Of Police, H8 Tiruvotriyur, Traffic Investigation. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 34584 of 2025 __________ Page3 of 3 HEMANT CHANDANGOUDAR, J. ssk WP No. 34584 of 2025 18-08-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis