(1.) Issue notice. Mr.S.Kanmani Annamalai, learned Additional Government Pleader, accepts notice on behalf of the respondent.
(2.) This writ petition is directed against the compounding order dated 15.12.2016.
(3.) Mr.S.Kanmani Annamalai, says, having regard to the circumstances obtaining in the present case, he would argue the matter based on the record filed before this Court.