Anand Vs The Director of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption - Court Judgment

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CourtChennai High Court
Decided OnApr-30-2026
Case NumberWP Crl./1040/2026
JudgeHonourable Mr Justice M. Nirmal Kumar
AppellantAnand
RespondentThe Director of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption
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in the high court of judicature at madrasdated: 30-04-2026coramthe hon'ble mr justice m. nirmal kumar anand ..petitioner(s) vs..respondent(s) prayer:- this petition is filed under article 226 of the constitution of india, pleased to issue a writ or order or direction in the nature of writ of mandamus directing the respondents 1 to 4 to take further action on petitioner’s representation dated 15.04.2026 to hold a preliminary enquiry into the allegations against the 5th respondent. for petitioner(s): mr.n.ranjith kumar for respondent(s): mr.udaya kumar government advocate (criminal side)page1 of 4orderthis petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents 1 to 4 to take further action on petitioner’s representation dated 15.04.2026 and to conduct a preliminary enquiry into the allegations against the 5th respondent. 2.the learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner, a document writer, filed a complaint against the sub registrar, navalur / 5 th respondent for failing to properly fix property values and collect the correct registration fees and stamp duties, thereby causing a great loss to the exchequer. the complaint further alleges that the sro, navalur, / 5 th respondent registered agricultural lands as residential plots without following due procedure and thereby collecting bribe amount for the same. despite the formal complaint, no action has been taken. 3.the learned government advocate (criminal side) appearing for the respondents 1 to 3 submitted the petitioner’s complaint was received on 16.04.2026. he further submitted that the enquiry is under progress and appropriate steps will be taken within a period of two months. 4.considered the rival submissions and perused the materials available on record. page2 of 45. in view of the submissions made by the learned government advocate,this court directs the respondents 1 to 4 to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 15.04.2026 and conduct a preliminary enquiry in accordance with the law. such exercise shall be completed within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 6.with the above directions, this petition is disposed of. no costs. ep to6. the public prosecutor high court of madras. page3 of 4m.nirmal kumar, j.ep page4 of 4
Judgment:

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 30-04-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M. NIRMAL KUMAR Anand ..Petitioner(s) Vs

..Respondent(s) Prayer:- This Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, pleased to issue a writ or order or direction in the nature of Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 1 to 4 to take further action on petitioner’s representation dated 15.04.2026 to hold a preliminary enquiry into the allegations against the 5th respondent. For Petitioner(s): Mr.N.Ranjith Kumar For Respondent(s): Mr.Udaya Kumar Government Advocate (Criminal Side)

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ORDER

This petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents 1 to 4 to take further action on petitioner’s representation dated 15.04.2026 and to conduct a preliminary enquiry into the allegations against the 5th respondent. 2.The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner, a Document Writer, filed a complaint against the Sub Registrar, Navalur / 5 th respondent for failing to properly fix property values and collect the correct registration fees and stamp duties, thereby causing a great loss to the exchequer. The complaint further alleges that the SRO, Navalur, / 5 th respondent registered agricultural lands as residential plots without following due procedure and thereby collecting bribe amount for the same. Despite the formal complaint, no action has been taken. 3.The learned Government Advocate (Criminal side) appearing for the respondents 1 to 3 submitted the petitioner’s complaint was received on 16.04.2026. He further submitted that the enquiry is under progress and appropriate steps will be taken within a period of two months. 4.Considered the rival submissions and perused the materials available on record. Page2 of 4

5. In view of the submissions made by the learned Government Advocate,

this Court directs the respondents 1 to 4 to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 15.04.2026 and conduct a preliminary enquiry in accordance with the law. Such exercise shall be completed within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 6.With the above directions, this Petition is disposed of. No costs. ep To

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