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Muthukrishnan v. The District Collector

2024-01-03Honourable The Chief Justice,Honourable Mr Justice D.Bharatha Chakravarthy4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 03.01.2024 CORAM :

THE HON'BLE MR.SANJAY V.GANGAPURWALA, CHIEF JUSTICE AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Muthukrishnan .. Appellant

Versus

1. The District Collector, Cuddalore, Cuddalore District.

2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Neyveli, Cuddalore District.

3. The Inspector of Police, Vadalur Police Station, Cuddalore District.

.. Respondents Prayer : Writ Appeal under Clause 15 of the Letters Patent to set aside the order passed by the learned Judge in Writ Petition No.25529 of 2023, dated 29.08.2023 on the file of this Court and allow this Writ Appeal. 1/4

For Appellant : Mr.M.R.Jothimanian for Mr.K.Balu For Respondents : Mr.P.Muthukumar, Government Advocate

JUDGMENT

(Judgment made by the Hon'ble Chief Justice) Heard Mr.M.R.Jothimanian, learned Counsel for Mr.K.Balu, learned Counsel appearing on behalf of the appellant and Mr.P.Muthukumar, learned State Government Pleader appearing on behalf of the respondents.

2. The appellant has sought permission to hold a public meeting in Cuddalore district. The same was refused by the respondent authorities and the appellant was directed to conduct the meeting in other district.

3. The learned Counsel for the appellant submits that the position has now changed and the appellant would make a fresh representation.

4. If the appellant makes a fresh representation, the respondent authority shall consider the prevailing situation and take a decision on the application on its own merits and in accordance with law. 2/4

5. This Writ Appeal is disposed of. There will be no order as to costs. (S.V.G., CJ.) (D.B.C., J.) 03.01.2024 Index : yes/no Speaking order/Non-speaking order : yes/no grs To

1. The District Collector, Cuddalore, Cuddalore District.

2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Neyveli, Cuddalore District.

3. The Inspector of Police, Vadalur Police Station, Cuddalore District.

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THE HON'BLE CHIEF JUSTICE AND D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

grs 03.01.2024 4/4