W.P. Crl. No.349 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED : 20.07.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN W.P. Crl. No.349 of 2026 And W.P.M.P. Crl. No.106 of 2026 Punitha Arokiya Annai Peralayam Velankanni Rep. by its Rector, Vellangani, Nagapatinam District. ... Petitioner Vs. 1 The Executive Officer Special Grade Panchayat, Velankanni, Nagapattinam. 2 The Inspector of Police, Velankanni Police Station, Nagapattinam. 3 Z-46, Velipalayam Milk Producers Co-Operative Society Ltd., Rep. by its Secretary, Sadaiyappar Keelavithi, Nagapattinam Town, Nagapattinam. 4 M.Senthil ... Respondents Prayer: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P. Crl. No.349 of 2026 issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the second respondent with adequate police protection to prevent the respondents 3 and 4 from interfering with the demolition of the dilapidated building in R.S.No.12/8, Velankani Village, Kilvelur Taluk, Nagapattinam District pursuant to the demolition order dated 18.11.2024 and notice issued by the first respondent in Na.Ka.No.430/2025/a1 dated 29.01.2026. For Petitioner : Mr.M.S.Palaniswamy For Respondents : Mr.R.Ganesh Kumar for R2 Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Criminal Side) High Court of Madras Mr.S.Arun Kumar for R3 O R D E R This writ petition has been filed for direction directing the second respondent to provide police protection at the hands of the respondents 3 and 4 from interfering with the demolition of the dilapidated building in R.S.No.12/8, Velankani Village, Kilvelur Taluk, Nagapattinam District. 2.It is seen that the third respondent is the tenant under the petitioner in respect of the subject property. In turn the third 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P. Crl. No.349 of 2026 respondent leased out the property in favour of the fourth respondent. Therefore, respondents 3 and 4 are very much in occupation of the building in R.S.No.12/8, Velankani Village, Kilvelur Taluk, Nagapattinam District. Hence the direction sought for in this writ petition cannot be granted. 3.The writ petition is dismissed. However, the petitioner is at liberty to approach the civil Court for appropriate relief. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 20.07.2026 pri Index: Yes/ No Speaking Order: Yes/ No NCC: Yes/ No To 1 The Executive Officer Special Grade Panchayat, Velankanni, Nagapattinam. 2 The Inspector of Police, Velankanni Police Station, Nagapattinam. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P. Crl. No.349 of 2026 G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN,J. pri 3 Z-46, Velipalayam Milk Producers Co-Operative Society Ltd., Rep. by its Secretary, Sadaiyappar Keelavithi, Nagapattinam Town, Nagapattinam. 4 The Public Prosecutor, Madras High Court, Chennai – 600 104. W.P. Crl. No.349 of 2026 And W.P.M.P. Crl. No.106 of 2026 20.07.2026 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis