P.Govindharaj v. The Commissioner of Police,

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.

¶2Mr.K.M.D.Muhilan, learned Additional Public Prosecutor, takes notice on behalf of the respondents.

¶3In 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.

¶4The 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. Page3 of 4

¶5Recording 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.

¶6With the above directions, this Writ Petition (Criminal) stands disposed of. No costs. 20-02-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order RAP To

¶1The Commissioner of Police, Salem District, Linemedu, Salem District - 636 006.

¶2Inspector of Police, Sooramangalam Police Station, Page4 of 4

A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA, J. rap

¶3The Sub Registrar, Sooramangalam, West Taluk Office Road, Chinnasalem, 20-02-2026

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 P.Govindharaj ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Commissioner of Police, Salem District, Linemedu, Salem District - 636 006. 2. Inspector of Police, Sooramangalam Police Station, 3. The Sub Registrar, Sooramangalam, West Taluk Office Road, Chinnasalem, ..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 Page2 of 4