THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE V.ESWARAIAH W.P.NO.23432 OF 2005 Dt.31.10.2005 Between: S.Prabhakar … Petitioner And Superintendent of Police, Ongole, Prakasam District and another … Respondents ORDER: Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Pleader for Home. It is stated that the petitioner has filed a report on 13.9.2005 before the Sub Inspector of Police, Markapur Police Station, Markapur, making certain allegations and to take action against the persons mentioned therein for their attack, alleged abusing and beating and to prove police protection to the petitioner and his family. I am of the opinion that if any report is filed by the citizen, it is for the concerned officer in charge of the police station to take decision whether to register F.I.R basing on the prima facie information. It is also open for the officer in charge of the police station to lodge the said complaint if no criminal action is required to be taken. But they cannot keep it pending without taking any action. Accordingly, the 2nd respondent is directed to take appropriate decision whether to register F.I.R., and investigate or to lodge the report and intimated the same to the petitioner within ten days after receipt of the copy of this order. The writ petition is accordingly disposed of. No costs. _________________ V.ESWARAIAH, J. 31.10.2005 kpr