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2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 47320

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
G.K.Ilanthiraiyan, J
Muthusamy – Appellant
Versus
Director, Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption – Respondent
WP.Crl.No.1005 of 2026

Advocates:
For the Appellants/Petitioners: A.Kripakaran
For the Respondents: R.Ganesh Kumar

The High Court may issue a Writ of Mandamus under Article 226 of the Constitution directing concerned administrative authorities to conduct a time-bound enquiry into a petitioner's grievance after providing a fair opportunity of hearing to the affected parties.

Headnote:This matter concerns a petition filed under Art.226 of the Constitution of India seeking a Writ of Mandamus to direct an enquiry into a representation dated 10.01.2026. The petitioner sought police intervention for grievance redressal. The court noted that the relevant representation was forwarded to the Inspector General of Registration and consequently directed the concerned District Registrar to conduct an enquiry after providing an opportunity of hearing to all parties concerned within a fixed timeframe. The core issue was the failure to process the petitioner's complaint. The court reasoned that in the interest of justice and procedural fairness, the appropriate authority must be instructed to address the grievances through a time-bound enquiry process after notifying the involved parties. Accordingly, the court directed the disposal of the representation within four weeks.

Table of Content
1. court acknowledges the petition seeking a directed enquiry into a formal representation. (Para 1 , 2)
2. court issues a time-bound mandate to the administrative authority to conduct an enquiry following natural justice principles. (Para 3)

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN WP.Crl.No.1005 of 2026 Muthusamy ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Director, Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption(DVAC), No.293, MKN Road, Alandur, Chennai 600 016

2.The Superintendent of Police, Central Range, Vigilance and Anti-Corruption, Chennai 600 016 ... Respondents Prayer:

Writ Petition(Crl.) filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the 2nd respondent to conduct enquiry based on the representation given by the petitioner dated 10.01.2026 within the time frame as fixed by this Court in accordance with law.

For Petitioner : Mr.A.Kripakaran For Respondents : Mr.R.Ganesh Kumar, Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Criminal Side)

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed praying for a direction to the

2nd respondent to conduct enquiry based on the representation given by the petitioner dated 10.01.2026 within the time frame as fixed by this Court.

2. On instruction, the learned Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Criminal Side) submitted that on receipt of the aforementioned representation, the second respondent forwarded the same to the Inspector General of Registration, Chennai.

3. In view of the above submission, the Inspector General of Registration, Chennai is directed to forthwith forward the said representation to the District Registrar, Perambalur and on receipt of the representation, the District Registrar, Perambalur is directed to conduct enquiry on the said representation, after issuance of notice to the petitioner as well as the counter parties and giving them opportunity of personal hearing, and to dispose of the said representation within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of the representation from the Inspector General of Registration, Chennai

4. With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of.

There shall be no order as to costs.

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2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 47320

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRASG.K.Ilanthiraiyan, JMuthusamy – AppellantVersusDirector, Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption – RespondentWP.Crl.No.1005 of 2026

The High Court may issue a Writ of Mandamus under Article 226 of the Constitution directing concerned administrative authorities to conduct a time-bound enquiry into a petitioner's grievance after providing a fair opportunity of hearing to the affected parties.

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
G.K.Ilanthiraiyan, J
Muthusamy – Appellant
Versus
Director, Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption – Respondent
WP.Crl.No.1005 of 2026