Mr.N.Dhinakaran, v. The State

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 05.03.2021

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE N. ANAND VENKATESH WP No.5667 of 2021 N.Dhinakaran ... Petitioner vs.

The State, Rep. By the Inspector of Police, Kumarapalayam Police Station, Nammakkal District.

... Respondent Prayer:- Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, Directing the respondent to grant permission and police Protection to conduct the cultural event viz. Adal Padal (Song and Dance) program to be held on 06/03/2021 at 5.00 P.M onwards in connection with Temple Festival of Ellai Kaali Amman Kovil Kullappa Nagar Kumarapalayam (Komarapalayam) Village and taluk Namakkal District by considering the petitioner representation dated 01/03/2021.

For Petitioner : Mr.G.Vijayakumar For Respondents: Mr.C.Raghavan Government Advocate, (Crl. Side)

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed challenging the rejection letter issued by the respondent police refusing to grant permission to conduct cultural programme.

2. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) appearing for the respondent.

3. In the considered view of this Court, during the present pandemic situation, it is better to avoid any congregations. This Court has been consistently, passing such orders and this Court does not want to create an exception in this case. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

4. In view of the above, the Writ Petition is dismissed. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar jv To

1. The Inspector of Police, Kumarapalayam Police Station, Nammakkal District.

2.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras, Chennai 600 104.

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