Appointment of Commission of Inquiry to Inquire the Incident of Opening of Fire by Police on 11th September 2011 at Paramakudi in Ramanathapuram District under the Commissions of Inquiry Act (330 Ex II 2 v2)
The Government of Tamil Nadu, Public Department (Law and Order), issued G.O. Ms. No. 845, Public (Law and Order-F), dated 13 September 2011, through which the Governor of Tamil Nadu appointed a single-member Commission of Inquiry headed by Hon’ble Justice Thiru K. Sampath, Retired High Court Judge. The Commission was directed to investigate the police firing at Paramakudi on 11 September 2011, the resulting deaths and injuries, subsequent disturbances and damage to public and private property, and to report to the Government within two months of publication.
What the notification does
G.O. Ms. No. 845, Public (Law and Order-F), dated 13 September 2011, was issued by the Government of Tamil Nadu, Public Department (Law and Order). Acting under the Commissions of Inquiry Act, 1952, the Governor of Tamil Nadu appointed a Commission of Inquiry consisting of one member, Hon’ble Justice Thiru K. Sampath, Retired High Court Judge.
The appointment concerns the police firing on 11 September 2011 at Paramakudi in Ramanathapuram District and the law and order disturbances that followed.
Matters covered by the inquiry
The Commission of Inquiry appointed under G.O. Ms. No. 845 was given the following responsibilities:
- Investigate the causes and circumstances that led to the opening of fire, which resulted in deaths and injuries to many people.
- Investigate the subsequent law and order disturbances, including large-scale damage to public and private property.
- Determine whether the force used was appropriate in the circumstances.
- Determine whether all prescribed formalities were followed before the police opened fire.
- Determine whether any police officials acted excessively and, if so, suggest the action to be taken.
- Recommend measures to prevent similar incidents from recurring.
Who may be affected
The Commission of Inquiry may be relevant to people affected by the deaths or injuries, police officials whose conduct formed part of the inquiry, and owners of public or private property damaged during the disturbances. The notification appoints an inquiry commission and defines its work. It does not contain provisions changing land ownership, property title or land use.
Powers and reporting period
G.O. Ms. No. 845 directs that the provisions of sub-sections (2), (3), (4) and (5) of Section 5 of the Commissions of Inquiry Act, 1952, apply to the Commission of Inquiry.
The Commission was required to complete its inquiry and submit its report to the Government of Tamil Nadu within two months from the date on which the notification was published in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette.
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Common questions
Does this notification change ownership or title to any land in Paramakudi?
No land ownership or title change is set out in the notification. It appoints a Commission of Inquiry into the police firing, subsequent disturbances and damage to public and private property.
Who was appointed to conduct the inquiry?
The Governor of Tamil Nadu appointed a single-member Commission of Inquiry consisting of Hon’ble Justice Thiru K. Sampath, Retired High Court Judge.
Will the Commission examine damage to private property?
Yes. Its terms of reference include the subsequent law and order disturbances and large-scale damage to public and private property.
How long was the Commission given to submit its report?
The Commission was required to complete the inquiry and submit its report to the Government within two months from publication of the notification in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette.
