WP Crl. No. 1387 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 23-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN WP Crl. No. 1387 of 2026 Preethi D/o.Anandhan, No.3/261, Ambedkar Street, Thelliyaragaram, Porur, Chennai-600116. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector, Chennai Collectors Office, Chennai. 2. The District Revenue Officer, Chennai Collectors Office, Chennai. 3. The Inspector of Police, Avadi-CCB, Chit wing, Avadi Commissionerate, Chennai. Cr.No.40 of 2025. 4. Mullagiri Anandkumar S/o.M.Krishna, No.4/47, Mettu 2nd cross Street, Perumbakkam, Chennai district. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondent NO.2 to pass an order of temporary attachment of the 4th respondents two flats situated at 1.Post box no.5(2),D.No.T1-2B(1042sq.ft) Jayalakshmi street, Venkatesh nagar, https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 1387 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 Virugambakkam, Chennai 2. Post Box No.5(2), D.No.T2-2A(714sq.ft) Jayalakshmi Street, Venkatesh Nagar,Virugambakkam, Chennai under section 3 of the Tamilnadu protection of interest of Depositors (in financial establishments) Act 1997 by considering the petitioners representation dated 06.05.2026 within a stipulated period of time as fixed by this Honble court. For Petitioner(s): Mr.V Manikandan For Respondent(s): Mr.R.Ganesh Kumar Counsel for Government for R1 to R3 ORDER This petition has been filed seeking for a direction to the respondent NO.2 to pass an order of temporary attachment of the 4th respondents two flats situated at 1.Post box no.5(2),D.No.T1-2B(1042sq.ft) Jayalakshmi street, Venkatesh nagar, Virugambakkam, Chennai 2. Post Box No.5(2), D.No.T2- 2A(714sq.ft) Jayalakshmi Street, Venkatesh Nagar,Virugambakkam, Chennai under section 3 of the Tamilnadu protection of interest of Depositors (in financial establishments) Act 1997 by considering the petitioners representation dated 06.05.2026. 2. It is seen that, in the complaint lodged by the petitioner, FIR has been registered in Crime No.40 of 2026, in which, the 4th respondent is one of the accused for the offence under Sections 318(4), 4(1), 76(1) of the CHIT FUNDS Act, 1982. The 3rd respondent completed investigation and filed final report in C.C.No.189 of 2026 on the file of the learned Judicial Magistrate No.I, https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 1387 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 Poonamallee and it is pending for trial. Therefore, the direction sought for in this petition cannot be considered. 3. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is dismissed. The petitioner is at liberty to file a suit as against the 4th respondent in accordance with law, if so adviced. No costs. 23-06-2026 SMA To 1.The District Collector, Chennai Collectors Office, Chennai. 2. The District Revenue Officer, Chennai Collectors Office, Chennai. 3. The Inspector of Police, Avadi-CCB, Chit wing, Avadi Commissionerate, Chennai. 4. The Public Prosecutor, Madras High Court. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 1387 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J. SMA WP Crl. No. 1387 of 2026 23-06-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis