Mohamed Yusuf v. The Superintendent Of Police
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 06.03.2025
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN Mohamed Yusuf ... Petitioner -Vs1. The Superintendent of Police, Office of The Superintendent of Police, Kallakurichi.
2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Office of the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Kallakurichi.
3. The Inspector of Police, Rishivendayam Police Station, Kallakurichi.
4. K.Settu ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents No.1 to 3 to consider and pass orders on the petitioner's representation dated 16.02.25 by affording an opportunity of hearing before granting any permission, police protection for any religious function in the property comprised in S.No.272/1, Kudalur Village of an extent of 25 Ares, Kallakurichi District. For Petitioner : Mr.Syed Aejaz For R1 to R3 : Mr.K.M.D.Muhilan Government Advocate (Crl.side)
ORDER
This writ petition has been filed for direction directing the respondents No.1 to 3 to consider and pass orders on the petitioner's representation dated 16.02.2025.
2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate (Crl.side) for the respondents 1 to 3 and perused the materials available on record.
3. The learned Government Advocate (Crl.side) appearing for the respondents 1 to 3 submitted that the property comprised in S.No.272/1, Kudalur Village of an extent of 25 Ares, Kallakurichi District belongs to the Government and is classified as Government Poromboke. Therefore, no religious function is permitted in the said land. That apart, no application is pending seeking permission or police protection to conduct any religious function in the subject land.
4. Recording the above said submission, this Writ petition is closed. It is made clear that if any application is received by the third respondent for conducting any religious function in the said land, the third respondent is directed to issue notice to the petitioner, conduct enquiry and pass orders on
merits and in accordance with law. No costs.
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1. The Superintendent of Police, Office of The Superintendent of Police, Kallakurichi.
2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Office of the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Kallakurichi.
3. The Inspector of Police, Rishivendayam Police Station, Kallakurichi.
4. The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.
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