WP Crl. No. 365 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 20-02-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA WP Crl. No. 365 of 2026 P.Govindharaj ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Commissioner of Police, Salem District, Linemedu, Salem District - 636 006. 2. Inspector of Police, Sooramangalam Police Station, Salem - 636 005. 3. The Sub Registrar, Sooramangalam, West Taluk Office Road, Chinnasalem, Salem - 636 005. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: This writ petition (crl.) has been filed for issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the 2nd respondent to issue non traceability certificate of the settlement deed in Doc.No.228/1966 dated 27.01.1996 SRO Sooramangalam expeditiously to enable the 3rd respondent to proceed with the registration of division of property among the brothers. For Petitioner(s): Ms.R.Vaishali For Respondent(s): Mr.K.M.D.Muhilan, Additional Public Prosecutor https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 365 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 ORDER The present Writ Petition (Criminal) has been filed seeking a direction to the second respondent to issue a Non-Traceable Certificate so as to enable the third respondent to proceed with the registration in respect of the settlement deed in Doc.No.228/1966 dated 27.01.1996. 2. Mr.K.M.D.Muhilan, learned Additional Public Prosecutor, takes notice on behalf of the respondents. 3. In view of the consent expressed by the learned counsel on either side, this Writ Petition (Criminal) is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself. 4. The learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for the respondents submits that the issue involved in this case, namely, the issuance of Non-Traceable Certificate, has already been dealt with by this Court in Crl.O.P.Nos.4067 of 2022 etc. batch, vide order dated 29.04.2022, after adverting to several judgments of this Court and also the circular dated 01.04.2022 issued by the Director General of Police in RC.No.2029209/Gen 1(1)/2022. He further submits that the petitioner’s representation dated 05.12.2025 will be considered and appropriate orders will be passed within a period of four weeks. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 365 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 5. Recording the submissions made by the learned Additional Public Prosecutor, this Court directs the petitioner to appear before the second respondent on the date fixed and furnish all particulars as required under the aforesaid circular issued by the Director General of Police. On receipt of such particulars, the second respondent Police shall consider the same along with the representation dated 05.12.2025 submitted by the petitioner and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 6. With the above directions, this Writ Petition (Criminal) stands disposed of. No costs. 20-02-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No RAP To 1. The Commissioner of Police, Salem District, Linemedu, Salem District - 636 006. 2. Inspector of Police, Sooramangalam Police Station, Salem - 636 005. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 365 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA, J. rap 3. The Sub Registrar, Sooramangalam, West Taluk Office Road, Chinnasalem, Salem - 636 005. WP Crl. No. 365 of 2026 20-02-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis