Ramachandran.M v. The Deputy Superintendent Of Police
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 06.02.2024
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE SATHI KUMAR SUKUMARA KURUP W.P.(MD) No.2327 of 2024 and W.M.P.(MD) No.2341 of 2024 M.Ramachandran ... Petitioner /vs./ 1.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Srivilliputhur, Virudhunagar District.
2.The Inspector of Police, Koomapatty Police Station, Virudhunagar District.
3.The Inspector of Police, Sivakasi City Crime Branch, Incharge Watrap Police Station, Virudhunagar District.
... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, to call for the records on the file of the 3rd respondent in his proceedings Na.Ka.No.07/Va.Ka.A/2024 dated 1/5
21.01.2024 quash the same and consequently directing the respondents to grant permission and necessary protection to conduct Kabadi Competition scheduled to be held on 11.02.2024 (from 6 AM to 6 PM) for Arulmighu Shri Kaliyamman Temple Festival situated at Ambedkar Street, Ramasamypuram, Virudhunagar District based on the Petitioner's representation in person on 18.01.2024. For Petitioner : Mr.M.Pandian For Respondents : Mr.T.Senthil Kumar Additional Public Prosecutor
ORDER
The learned Counsel for the Petitioner submits that the Petitioner had filed this Writ Petition seeking direction against the Respondents to grant the permission and protection to conduct Kabadi Competition 11.02.2024 in connection with Arulmighu Shri Kaliyamman Temple Festival at Ambedkar Street, Ramasamypuram, Virudhunagar District. It is his further submission that the Petitioner had imposed conditions regarding fitness of the players participated in the Kabadi Tournament.
2.The learned Additional Public Prosecutor, on instructions, would submit that the Organizing Committee had to file a petition instead of an individual. On 2/5
such fresh representation, the Respondents undertake to follow the circular of the Director General of Police, Tamil Nadu/Head of State Police Force, Chennai-4, issued in Rc.No.193784/PAC-2/2017, dated 19.03.2019 regarding conduct of the Kabadi Tournament and cultural events. He would also submit that the Organizers shall pay necessary charges to the Police Party as per the circular of the Director General of Police, Tamil Nadu/Head of State Police Force, Chennai-4, issued in Rc.No.193784/PAC-2/2017, dated 19.03.2019.
3.In the light of the submission made by the learned Additional Public Prosecutor, the Petitioner is directed to furnish fresh representation in the name of the Organizers instead of an individual. On receipt of such representation, the Respondents are directed to dispose of the same in the light of the circular of the Director General of Police, Tamil Nadu/Head of State Police Force, Chennai-4, issued in Rc.No.193784/PAC-2/2017, dated 19.03.2019 immediately regarding permission and protection.
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With the above directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected Miscellaneous Petition is closed. 06.02.2024 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No mm Note : Issue order copy on 09.02.2024 TO:
1.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Srivilliputhur, Virudhunagar District.
2.The Inspector of Police, Koomapatty Police Station, Virudhunagar District.
3.The Inspector of Police, Sivakasi City Crime Branch, Incharge Watrap Police Station, Virudhunagar District.
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SATHI KUMAR SUKUMARA KURUP , J.
mm Order made in W.P.(MD)No.2327 of 2024 Dated:
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