WP No. 8960 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 06-03-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI WP No. 8960 of 2026 Diwan Mohamed S/o. Hakeem, No.7/9, Sooraippan Street, Triplicane, Chennai-600 005 ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector, Chennai District Singaravelar Maaligai, Rajaji Salai, Chennai-600 001. 2. The Inspector of Police M1 Madhavaram Police Station, Chennai-600 110 ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, directing the respondents to consider the representation dated 19.02.2026 and to permit the petitioner to participate in the proceedings of the 1st Respondent in C.No.07/M1 PS -Genl/04-02-2026. For Petitioner(s): T.Muthu Krishnan For Respondent(s): Mr.R.Murthi, Government Advocate for R1 Mr.V.Meganathan. Government Advocate for R2 ORDER By consent, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 8960 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 2. This Writ Petition is filed for a Mandamus directing the respondents to consider the representation dated 19.02.2026 and to permit the petitioner to participate in the proceedings of the 1st Respondent in C.No.07/M1 PS -Genl/04-02-2026. 3. The case of the petitioner is that his Hyundai Creta car bearing Reg.No.TN01 AY 0678 was involved in connection with crime No.1176 of 2024 registered by the 2nd respondent and thereafter confiscation proceedings were initiated without giving him any opportunity of hearing and without properly considering his explanation. The grievance of the petitioner is that his vehicle was lying idle and exposed to sun and rain and is deteriorating day by day. In this regard, he has submitted a representation dated 19.02.2026 seeking an opportunity of hearing and permission to participate in the proceedings, however, till date, no action has been taken and hence, the petitioner has come up with the present writ petition. 4. Heard both sides and perused the materials on record. 5. Considering the limited prayer sought for, this Court, without going into the merits of the case, directs the 1st respondent to consider and dispose of the petitioner’s representation dated 19.02.2026 and pass appropriate orders on https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 8960 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 merits and in accordance with law, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. 06-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No DP To 1. The District Collector, Chennai District Singaravelar Maaligai, Rajaji Salai, Chennai-600 001 2. The Inspector of Police M1 Madhavaram Police Station, Chennai-600 110 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 8960 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 M.DHANDAPANI, J. DP WP No. 8960 of 2026 06-03-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis