Madras High CourtWP(MD)/2021/2021disposed of

The Jallikattu Committee v. The District Collector,

2021-02-05Honourable Mr Justice M.M.Sundresh,Honourable Mrs Justice S.Ananthi (Retd.)2 pages

W.P.(MD)No.2021 of 2021 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 05.02.2021

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.M.SUNDRESH AND THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.ANANTHI W.P.(MD)No.2021 of 2021 The Jallikattu Committee, Neythalur Village, Kulithalai Block, Karur District.

Rep. by T.Vimal Praveen : Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Karur District.

2.The Superintendent of Police, Karur District.

3.The Regional Joint Director, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Office, Karur.

4.The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by the Secretary to Government, Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries (AH3) Department, Fort St.George, Chennai.

: Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a Writ of Mandamus directing the 1st respondent to grant permission for conducting the Jallikattu event on 28.02.2021 by considering the petitioner's representation dated 28.12.2020. For Petitioner : Mr.G.V.Vairam Santhosh For Respondents : Mrs.J.Padmavathi Devi, Special Government Pleader

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by M.M.SUNDRESH, J.) The petitioner has made a representation on 28.12.2020 seeking permission for conducting Jallikattu, scheduled to be held on 28.02.2021.

2. Though the learned Special Government Pleader submitted that the proposed place has not been notified, we are inclined to direct https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 1/2

W.P.(MD)No.2021 of 2021 the fourth respondent to look into the representation of the petitioner and pass appropriate orders, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after getting recommendations from the first respondent.

3. We make it clear that inasmuch as such a permission is given by the fourth respondent, it may not be possible to conduct the Jallikattu programme this year.

4. In fine, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar (Cs-II) // True Copy // / /2021 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) To 1.The District Collector, Karur District.

2.The Superintendent of Police, Karur District.

3.The Regional Joint Director, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Office, Karur.

4.The Secretary to Government, State of Tamil Nadu, Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries (AH3) Department, Fort St.George, Chennai.

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