WP Crl./1040/2026 of Anand Vs The Director of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption

WP Crl. No. 1040 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 30-04-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M. NIRMAL KUMAR WP Crl. No. 1040 of 2026 Anand ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Director of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Alandur, Chennai-600 016. 2. The Deputy Superintend of Police, Vigilance and Anti-Corruption, Chengalpattu-603 001. 3. The Inspector of Police Vigilance and Anti-Corruption, Chengalpattu-603 001. 4. The Inspector General of Registration No.100, Snathome High Road, Raja Annamalaipuram, Chennai-600 028. 5. Nepoleon The Sub Registrar, Navalur, Chengalpattu District. ..Respondent(s) Prayer:- This Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitut ion of India, pleased to issue a writ or order or direction in the nature of Wri t 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) https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 1040 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 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, N avalur / 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 c omplaint, 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. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 1040 of 2026 __________ Page3 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. 30-04-2026 ep To 1. The Director of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Alandur, Chennai-600 016. 2. The Deputy Superintend of Police, Vigilance and Anti-Corruption, Chengalpattu-603 001. 3. The Inspector of Police Vigilance and Anti-Corruption, Chengalpattu-603 001. 4. The Inspector General of Registration No.100, Snathome High Road, Raja Annamalaipuram, Chennai-600 028. 5. Nepoleon The Sub Registrar, Navalur, Chengalpattu District. 6. The Public Prosecutor High Court of Madras. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 1040 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 M.NIRMAL KUMAR, J. ep WP Crl. No. 1040 of 2026 30-04-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis