W.P.Crl.(MD)No.2050 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 17.06.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI W.P.Crl.(MD)No.2050 of 2026 S.Velmuruganandham ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The Superintendent of Police, Tenkasi District, Tenkasi. 2.The Inspector of Police, Alangulam Police Station, Tenkasi District. 3.Murugan 4.Gopal ... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st and 2nd respondent to provide adequate police protection to enable the removal of the unauthorized shed put up by the 3rd and 4th respondent in the petitioner's property and to ensure protection to the life and limb of the petitioner and his family members from any threat or interference at the hands of the 3rd and 4th respondents based on the petitioner's representation dated 16.03.2026. For Petitioner : Mr.T.Wins 1/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.2050 of 2026 For R1 – R2 : Mr.C.Susikumar Government Advocate (Crl.side) ORDER Seeking to direct the respondents 1 and 2 to provide adequate police protection to enable the removal of unauthorized shed put up by the 3rd and 4th respondents the petitioner's property considering the petitioner's representation, dated 16.03.2026, this writ petition is filed. 2. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that proper survey was conducted by the revenue authorities and it has been identified that the 3rd and 4th respondents had encroached upon the petitioner's property by putting up an unauthorized shed. In this regard, representation has already been given by the petitioner to the respondents 1 and 2 to give adequate police protection to enable the removal of the unauthorized shed. However, the same is not considered. Hence, this writ petition. 3. The learned Government Advocate(Crl.side) submitted that as claimed by the petitioner, the same is not exclusively the petitioner's property. It is a Natham Poramboke land, about which both the petitioner as well as the private 2/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.2050 of 2026 respondents are claiming rights. 4. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate(crl.side) for the respondent police. Notice has been served upon the 3rd and 4th respondents. However, none appeared on behalf of the 3rd and 4th respondents, either in person or through counsel. 5. The 2nd respondent police is directed to issue summons to the petitioner as well as the private respondents under Section 64 BNSS and after giving an opportunity of hearing to both the parties. If the petitioner's claim is found to be true on perusal of the documents produced by the petitioner, the 2nd respondent police is directed to take necessary steps directing the 3rd and 4th respondents to remove the unauthorized put up by them in the petitioner's property. If the 3rd and 4th respondent fails to comply with the order, the petitioner is at liberty to approach the appropriate forum in the manner known to law. 6. With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. 17.06.2026 3/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.2050 of 2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No gbg TO:- 1.The Superintendent of Police, Tenkasi District, Tenkasi. 2.The Inspector of Police, Alangulam Police Station, Tenkasi District. 3.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai. 4/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.2050 of 2026 L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J. gbg Order made in W.P.Crl.(MD)No.2050 of 2026 Dated 17.06.2026 5/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis