Madras High CourtWP/1754/2021disposed of

P.Duraisamy v. State Of Tamil Nadu

2021-01-27Honourable The Chief Justice,Honourable Mr Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy3 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 27.01.2021 CORAM :

THE HON'BLE MR.SANJIB BANERJEE, CHIEF JUSTICE AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY W.P.No.1754 of 2021 P.Duraisamy .. Petitioner Vs.

1. The State of Tamil Nadu rep. by its Principal Secretary Fort St. George Chennai - 600 009.

2. The Director Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services Chennai - 600 006.

3. The District Collector Office of the District Collector Thirupatthur District.

4. The Superintendent of Police Office of the Superintendent of Police Thirupatthur District.

5. The Assistant Director Department of Cattle Maintenance Thirupatthur Thirupatthur District.

6. The Tashildar Natrampalli Taluk Thirupatthur District.

7. The Inspector of Police Ambalur Police Station Thirupatthur District.

.. Respondents

Prayer: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a writ of Mandamus directing respondents 4 and 7 to grant permission and protection to conduct "Eruthu Vidum Vizha" (Jallikattu festival) on 27.1.2021 or any other date from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Thekkupattu Village in Natrampalli Taluk of Thirupatthrur District by considering petitioner's representation dated 13.1.2021.

For Petitioner : Mr.N.Ponraj For Respondents : Mr.V.Jayaprakash Narayanan State Government Pleader

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by the Hon'ble Chief Justice) There is no element of public interest in the matter as a solitary person seeking to espouse the cause of many has complained of the police authorities denying permission. It is submitted on behalf of the respondent authorities that the majority of the local residents do not wish that the permission be granted.

2. In the event there is any representation made by the petitioner which is pending, the same should be dealt with by a speaking order within three weeks from date. If the writ petitioner is dissatisfied with the response, the writ petitioner will be entitled to institute appropriate proceedings, not by way of public interest.

W.P.No.1754 of 2021 is disposed of without any order as to costs.

Sd/- Asst.Registrar (CS III ) /true copy/ Sub Asst. Registrar sasi

To:

1. The Principal Secretary State of Tamil Nadu Fort St. George Chennai - 600 009.