In the present case, the colonial practise, since abolished long before, in practice it is continuing. Thus, Government is duty bound to work out modalities to enforce their own policy decision, if necessary by initiating suitable actions not only against the District Collectors but also against the police officials, who all are not functioning in tune with the Government policies and instructions, which is the duty mandated on them under the Constitution as well as under the Service Rules. 4. Post the matter on 23.03.2026. (S.M.S.,J.) (K.S.,J.)
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 06-03-2026
CORAM
THE HON’BLE MR JUSTICE S. M. SUBRAMANIAM
AND
THE HON’BLE MR.JUSTICE K. SURENDER
WP Crl. No. 472 of 2025
A.Radhakrishnan
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, new Delhi.
2. The Secretary to Government,
Pubic (Law and Order, B Section) Department, Secretariat, Chennai – 600009.
3. The Secretary to Government,
Revenue Department, Secretariat, Chennai – 600009.
4. The Commissioner of Revenue Administration, Chepauk, Chennai – 600005.
5. The Director General of Police/ Head of the
Police Force
Dr.Radhakrishnan Salai, Chennai – 600004.
6. The Additional Director General of Police, (Law and Order), Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai, Chennai – 600004.
7. The Inspector General of Police,
Intelligence, Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai, Chennai – 600004.
8. The Superintendent of Police,
Security Branch Crime Investigation Department, Chennai – 600028.
9. The Superintendent of Police,
Special Branch Crime Investigation Department, Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai, Chennai – 600004.
10.The Inspector General of Police, West Zone, Race Course Road, Coimbatore.
11.The Deputy Inspector General of Police, Salem Range, Salem – 636007.
12.The District Executive Magistrate/ District Collector,
Dharmapuri.
13.The District Executive Magistrate / District
Collector, Salem.
14.The Commissioner of Police, Salem City, Salem – 636006.
15.The Superintendent of Police, Salem District, Salem – 636002.
16.The Superintendent of Police,
Dharmapuri District, Dharmapuri
17.The Inspector of Police,
District Special Branch, District Police Office Campus, Dharmapuri.
18.The Chief Secretary To Government Of Tamil
Nadu
Fort St.George, Chennai-600009.
19.The Principal Secretary To Government Of
Tamil Nadu
Home Department, Fort St.George, Chennai.
(R18 and R19 are suo-motu impleaded as per the order of this court dated 19.12.2025 in
WP.Crl.No.472 of 2025)
..Respondent(s)
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India
directing the respondents 5 to 11 and respondents 14 to 16 to take appropriate action on petitioner representation dated 07.07.2025.
For Petitioner(s):
M/s.A.Radhakrishnan [P-I-P]
For Respondent(s):
Mr.P.S.Raman Advocate General asst by Mr.E.Raj Thilak Additional Public Prosecutor
ORDER
(Order of the Court was made by S.M.Subramaniam J.)
Learned Advocate General would submit that enforcement procedures are to be instructed to the police authorities to ensure that the practice of orderly system across the State is completely abolished in tune with the Government policy.
2. District Collectors, on receipt of any information or written complaint, is expected to act swiftly to conduct an enquiry through the officials and initiate appropriate action as per the directives of the Government in its Order. In the event of collusion between the higher officials, it is to be viewed seriously, as such lapses would undoubtedly affect the very administrative functioning across the State, and it is needless to say that enforcement of Government orders and policies are of paramount importance.
3. In the present case, the colonial practise, since abolished long before, in practice it is continuing. Thus, Government is duty bound to work out modalities to enforce their own policy decision, if necessary by initiating suitable actions not only against the District Collectors but also against the police officials, who all are not functioning in tune with the Government policies and instructions, which is the duty mandated on them under the Constitution as well as under the Service Rules.
4. Post the matter on 23.03.2026.
(S.M.S.,J.) (K.S.,J.)
06-03-2026
Index: Yes/No
Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No
GD
To
1. The Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, new Delhi.
2. The Secretary to Government,
Pubic (Law and Order, B Section) Department, Secretariat, Chennai – 600009.
3. The Secretary to Government, Revenue Department, Secretariat, Chennai – 600009.
4. The Commissioner of Revenue Administration, Chepauk, Chennai – 600005.
5. The Director General of Police/ Head of the
Police Force
Dr.Radhakrishnan Salai, Chennai – 600004.
6. The Additional Director General of Police, (Law and Order), Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai, Chennai – 600004.
7. The Inspector General of Police, Intelligence, Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai, Chennai – 600004.
8. The Superintendent of Police,
Security Branch Crime Investigation Department, Chennai – 600028.
9. The Superintendent of Police,
Special Branch Crime Investigation Department, Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai, Chennai – 600004.
10.The Inspector General of Police, West Zone, Race Course Road, Coimbatore.
11.The Deputy Inspector General of Police, Salem Range, Salem – 636007.
12.The District Executive Magistrate/ District Collector,
Dharmapuri.
13.The District Executive Magistrate / District
Collector, Salem.
14.The Commissioner of Police, Salem City, Salem – 636006.
15.The Superintendent of Police, Salem District, Salem – 636002.
16.The Superintendent of Police,
Dharmapuri District, Dharmapuri
17.The Inspector of Police,
District Special Branch, District Police Office Campus, Dharmapuri.
18.The Chief Secretary To Government Of Tamil
Nadu
Fort St.George, Chennai-600009.
19.The Principal Secretary To Government Of
Tamil Nadu
Home Department, Fort St.George, Chennai.
S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J.
AND K.SURENDER, J.
GD
WP Crl. No. 472 of 2025
06-03-2026
