Ilam Thoral Ilaignar Mandram Represented By Its Treasurer v. The Superintendent Of Police

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 12.01.2023

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE K.MURALI SHANKAR Ilam Thoral Ilaingar Mandram rep.by its Treasurer, John Britto, ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Superintendent of Police, Ramanathapuram District.

2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Thiruvaadanai, Ramanathapuram District.

3. The Inspector of Police, Thiruvaadanai Police Station Ramanathapuram 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 conduct the Kabadi programme on 16.01.2023 in pursuance of the "Pongal Festival" which is scheduled to be held at Puthuvayal, Thiruvadanai Taluk, Ramanathapuram District by considering the representation of the petitioner, dated 09.01.2023. 1/6

For Petitioner : Mr.V.A.Dhana Aravindha Balaji, For Respondents : Mr.E.Antony Sahaya Prabahar Additional Public Prosecutor

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to grant permission to conduct the Kabadi programme on 16.01.2023 in pursuance of the "Pongal Festival" which is scheduled to be held at Puthuvayal, Thiruvadanai Taluk, Ramanathapuram District by considering the representation of the petitioner, dated 09.01.2023.

2. Mr.E.Antony Sahaya Prabahar, learned Additional Public Prosecutor takes notice for the respondents. By consent, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

3. The learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for the respondents would submit that the petitioner's representation, dated 09.01.2023 is pending before the second respondent. He would further 2/6

submit that they may be permitted to conduct the tournament on 16.01.2023 from 09.00 am to 08.00 pm.

4. At this juncture, the learned counsel appearing for the writ petitioner would submit that they are ready to conduct the tournament on 16.01.2023 from 09.00 am to 08.00 pm.

5. I have considered the submission of the learned counsel appearing for the writ petitioner and the learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for the respondents.

6. It is brought to the notice of this Court that the Director General of Police, Tamil Nadu, Chennai had issued a circular memorandum in Rc.007301/Genl.I (1)/2019 dated 09.04.2019 along with instructions to the Inspectors of Police throughout Tamil Nadu for consideration of applications seeking permission for conducting programme. Therefore, in view of the detailed circular and guidelines issued by the Director General of Police, the writ petitioner is directed to file an undertaking affidavit incorporating the date and time of the Kabadi tournament before the third respondent and on such filing, the third respondent is hereby 3/6

directed to consider the representation of the writ petitioner dated 09.01.2023 positively and pass orders imposing necessary conditions based on the above said circular.

7. With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.

12.01.2023 Note : Issue order copy on 12.01.2023.

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To 1.The Superintendent of Police, O/o. Superintendent of Police, Ramanathapuram District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Sikkal Police Station, Ramanathapuram District.

3.The Sub Inspector of Police, Valinokkam Police Station, Ramanathapuram District.

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

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K.MURALI SHANKAR,J.

das Order made in Dated: 12.01.2023 6/6