K.R.Shanmugam v. The Commissioner Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 22.12.2022

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.CHANDRASEKHARAN K.R.Shanmugam ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Commissioner of Police, Coimbatore South, Saradha Mill Road, Pondanoor, Coimbatore - 641 023.

2.The Inspector of Police, D-3, Poththanoor Police Station, Poththanoor, Coimbatore.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 2nd respondent to consider the petitioner representation dated 10.12.2022 to give Police protection in the Aravan Kovil Temple festival held from 28.12.2022 to 30.12.2022 situated at Kurichi Village, Madukkarai Taluk, Coimbatore District, to the petitioner herein and fix time frame.

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For Petitioner : Mr.M.Selvam For Respondents : Mr.S.Santhosh Government Advocate (Crl. Side)

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the second respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 10.12.2022 granting Police protection for the celebration of the Aravan Kovil Temple festival to be held from 28.12.2022 to 30.12.2022 situated at Kurichi Village, Madukkarai Taluk, Coimbatore District, to the petitioner.

2.The Learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that petitioner is apprehending danger to his life during the Aravan Kovil Temple festival to be held from 28.12.2022 to 30.12.2022 situated at Kurichi Village, Madukkarai Taluk, Coimbatore District festival. In this regard, petitioner has sent a representation, dated 10.12.2022 to the respondents. But, the same has not been considered so far. Hence, the present Writ Petition has been filed.

3. Learned Government Advocate (Crl.side) appearing for the 2/5

respondents submitted that the respondent Police has received the representation of the petitioner and the same is pending for consideration.

4. I have considered the submission of the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate (Crl.side) appearing for the respondent police.

5. Considering the rival submissions, this Court is of the view that the second respondent/Police is hereby directed to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 10.12.2022 and pass suitable orders in the manner known to law.

6. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 22.12.2022 Internet:Yes Index:Yes/No ep 3/5

G.CHANDRASEKHARAN, J.

ep To:

1.The Commissioner of Police, Coimbatore South, Saradha Mill Road, Pondanoor, Coimbatore - 641 023.

2.The Inspector of Police, D-3, Poththanoor Police Station, Poththanoor, Coimbatore.

3. The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

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