WP Crl. No. 1229 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 27-05-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ WP Crl. No. 1229 of 2026 and WPMP CRL No. 409 of 2026 M.Muthusamy S/o. Late Mallamuthu Gounder, No.2/493, Nagamarai Main Road, Eriyur Village, Sunjalnatham Post, Pennagaram Taluk, Dharamapuri District. ..Petitioner Vs 1. The Superintendent of Police, Dharmapuri District, Dharmapuri-5. 2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Pennagaram Police Sub-Division, Pennagaram-636 810, Dharmapuri District. 3. The Inspector of Police Eriyur Police Station, Eriyur, Pennagaram Taluk, Dharmapuri District. 4. Saravanan S/o. Mr. Anumantha Reddy, Sigaralahalli Village, Sunjalnatham-636 810, Pennagaram Taluk, Dharmapuri District. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 1229 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 6 5. Govindaraj S/o. Mr. Dasan, Eriyur Village, Sunjalnatham-636 810, Pennagarm Taluk, Dharamapuri District. ..Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition (Criminal) filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the Respondents 1 to 3 to provide police protection for restoring the wire fence, which has been erected on 27-03-2026 in Petitioner’s lands comprised in S.Nos. 558/1B1B and 1B2 (Old S.No.558), to an extent of 18 Cents, situated at Sunjalnatham Village, Pennagaram Taluk, Dharmapuri District. For Petitioner: Mr.M.R.Jothimanian For Respondents: Mr.R.Rajasekaran Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Criminal Side) ORDER This Writ Petition (Criminal) has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents 1 to 3 to provide adequate police protection to the petitioner for restoration of the wire fencing in respect of the petitioner’s lands comprised in S.Nos. 558/1B1B and 1B2 (Old S.No.558), measuring an extent of 18 cents, situated at Sunjalnatham Village, Pennagaram Taluk, Dharmapuri District. 2. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is the owner of the lands comprised in S.Nos. 558/1B1B and 1B2 (Old S.No.558), measuring an extent of 18 cents, situated at Sunjalnatham https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 1229 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 6 Village, Pennagaram Taluk, Dharmapuri District, and that the petitioner is in possession and enjoyment of the same. According to the petitioner, certain errors had occurred during the UDR settlement in respect of the said property. Hence, the petitioner filed W.P.No.27183 of 2024 before this Court seeking survey and demarcation of the property. Pursuant to the orders passed therein, the property was surveyed and demarcated by the Revenue Authorities on 27.03.2026. It is further submitted that thereafter, one Saravanan, claiming rights over the adjoining property in Survey No.558/1B2, allegedly trespassed into the petitioner’s property along with his henchman on 08.04.2026, damaged the fencing put up by the petitioner and destroyed CCTV cameras worth about Rs.3,00,000/-. Therefore, the petitioner lodged a complaint before the third respondent, which was registered in CSR No.127 of 2026. However, no effective action has been taken till date. Hence, the petitioner seeks appropriate action against the persons named in the complaint and also seeks police protection for re-erection of the fencing in order to safeguard his property. Hence, the present writ petition. 3. Mr.R.Rajasekran, learned counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Criminal Side) takes notice for the respondents 1 to 3. 4. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, the third respondent is directed to consider the representation submitted by the petitioner https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 1229 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 6 dated 18.05.2026 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 5. With the above direction, this Writ Petition (Criminal) stands disposed of. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. No costs. 27-05-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No LPP/RPL To 1. The Superintendent of Police, Dharmapuri District, Dharmapuri-5. 2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Pennagaram Police Sub-Division, Pennagaram-636 810, Dharmapuri District. 3.The Inspector of Police Eriyur Police Station, Eriyur, Pennagaram Taluk, Dharmapuri District. 4.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 1229 of 2026 __________ Page5 of 6 MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ J. LPP/RPL WP Crl. No. 1229 of 2026 and WPMP CRL No. 409 of 2026 27-05-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 1229 of 2026 __________ Page6 of 6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis