Madras High CourtWP(MD)/243/2022allowed

Ravindran. R v. The Deputy Superintendent Of Police

2022-01-07Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan2 pages

W.P(MD)No.243 of 2022 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 07.01.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P(MD)No.243 of 2022 R.Ravindran ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Deputy Superintendant of Police, Devakottai, Sivagangai District.

2. The Inspector of Police, Kallal Police Station, Sivagangai District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to grant permission to perform the cultural programme (ie.,) Adal Padal Dance Programme on 15.01.2022 at 06.00 pm to 10.00 pm in the festival of Thai Pongal Thiru Vizha at Keelapoongudi, Karaikudi Taluk, Sivagangai District and to provide necessary police protection.

For Petitioner : Mr.V.Manikandan For Respondents : Mr.B.Thanga Aravindh, Government Advocate (Crl. Side).

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) for the respondents. 2.The petitioner wants to conduct the petition mentioned event. It is stated that there is no communal problem. Since social life has almost returned to normalcy, the first respondent is directed to grant permission to the petitioner herein to conduct the petition mentioned event. It is open to the first respondent to stipulate appropriate conditions both to ensure the smooth conduct of the event and also to ensure strict adherence to Covid19 protocol. The petitioner gives an undertaking that he will adhere to the norms that may be stipulated in the order granting permission.

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W.P(MD)No.243 of 2022 3.The writ petition is allowed on these terms. No costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CS-II) // True Copy // 07/01/2022 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS-II) ias Note : In view of the present lock down owing to COVID-19 pandemic, a web copy of the order may be utilized for official purposes, but, ensuring that the copy of the order that is presented is the correct copy, shall be the responsibility of the advocate/litigant concerned.

To:

1. The Deputy Superintendant of Police, Devakottai, Sivagangai District.

2. The Inspector of Police, Kallal Police Station, Sivagangai District.

3. The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

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