R. Elangovan, S/O.Ramasamy v. The Superintendent Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 09.12.2015

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE M.M.SUNDRESH W.P. No.37430 of 2015 R.Elangovan, S/o.Ramasamy Secretary, The V.I.P's Club, No.13, Pukkulam Road, Eripalayam, Udumalpet - 642 126 Tirupur District.

... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Superintendent of Police, Office of the Superintendent of Police, Tirupur, Tirupur District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Udumalpet Police Station, Tirupur District.

3.The Assistant Commissioner, Excise, Tirupur.

... Respondents Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for the issuance of a writ of Mandamus, forbearing the respondents from in any manner interfering with the affairs of the petitioner's club The V.I.P.'s Club registered as Sl.No.20/2002 situated at No.13, Pukkulam Road, Eripalayam, Udumalpet-642 126, Tirupur District or its members including the facilities provided for playing various games including the game of playing rummy not involving any element of gambling. For Petitioner :

Mr.M.N.Balakrishnan For Respondents :

Mr.V.Subbiah, Special Government Pleader https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

ORDER

The petitioner is the Secretary of the V.I.P.'s Club. On 11.11.2015, the petitioner made a representation to the respondents, stating that though the Club is carrying on lawful activities, there is an interference at the hands of the respondents. Apprehending harassment at the hands of the respondents, the petitioner has filed the present writ petition.

2. Though this Court adjourned the matter to enable the learned Special Government Pleader to get instructions, there is no instructions forthcoming as of now and hence, the writ petition is disposed of based upon the available materials.

3. As long as the petitioner is carrying on lawful activities, the respondents shall not interfere with the same. However, in the event of the petitioner carrying on any unauthorised, illegal and unlawful activities, it is always open to the respondents to take appropriate action in the manner known to law.

4.With the above observation, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs.

dn/ogy Sd/- Asst.Registrar /true copy/ Sub Asst. Registrar To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Office of the Superintendent of Police, Tirupur, Tirupur District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Udumalpet Police Station, Tirupur District.

3.The Assistant Commissioner, Excise, Tirupur.

+ 1 cc to Mr.M.N.Balakrishnan, Advocate Sr 65929. + 1 cc to The Govt.Pleader, Hct, Mds. Sr 66243. BVR/CO KR/11/12 W.P. No.37430 of 2015 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/