Ramamurthy v. The Superintendent Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED:23.04.2019

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN W.P.No.11747 of 2019 Ramamurthy ...Petitioner Vs.

1.The Superintendent of Police Krishnagiri District Krishnagiri 2.The Inspector of Police Kaveripattinam Police Station Krishnagiri District 3.Paranthaman Achari ...Respondents PRAYER:Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st and 2nd respondents to provide adequate protection for performing KUMBABISHEGAM of Arulmighu Pillai Muniyappan Temple situated at Jegathap Village and Post, Krishnagiri Taluk and District on 13.06.2019 or subsequent dates whenever KUMBABISHEGAM is performed.

For Petitioner : Mr.Muralidharan S.M.

For Respondents : Mr.M.Mohamed Riyaz Addl. Public Prosecutor for R1 & R2

O R D E R

The Writ Petition has been filed by the petitioner seeking Writ

of Mandamus, directing the 1st and 2nd respondents to provide adequate protection for performing KUMBABISHEGAM of Arulmighu Pillai Muniyappan Temple situated at Jegathap Village and Post, Krishnagiri Taluk and District on 13.06.2019 or subsequent dates whenever KUMBABISHEGAM is performed.

2.Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, the 2nd respondent is hereby directed to consider the representation made by the petitioner dated 26.09.2018 for seeking police protection, after giving an opportunity of hearing the 3rd respondent and pass orders in view of the report filed on the Peace Committee dated 16.10.2018, passed by the Revenue Divisional Officer, Krishnagiri and in accordance with law within a period of one week from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

3.With the above direction, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.

23.04.2019 kas

To 1.The Superintendent of Police Krishnagiri District Krishnagiri 2.The Inspector of Police Kaveripattinam Police Station Krishnagiri District 3.The Public Prosecutor High Court of Madras

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.

kas W.P.No.11747 of 2019 16.04.2019