Madras High CourtWP(MD)/2143/2021disposed of

Mohanraj.G v. The Superintendent Of Police

2021-02-05Honourable Mrs Justice R. Hemalatha3 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 05.02.2021

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE R. HEMALATHA and W.M.P(MD)No.1794 of 2021 G.Mohanraj ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Superintendent of police, Tenkasi District, Tenkasi.

2.The Deputy Superintendent of police, Alankulam Division, Tenkasi District, Tenkasi.

3.The Inspector of Police, Kadayam Police Station, Tenkasi District.

4.The Sub-Inspector of Police, Alwarkuruchi Police Station, Tenkasi District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, to call for the Proceedings dated 21.01.2021 in Na.Ka.No.87/Mugam/Ka.Thu.Ka./ Alangulam/ 2021, of the second respondent and quash the same and direct the respondents to give permission and police protection to conduct 'Kabadi Tournament' scheduled to be held on 05.02.2021 and 06.02.2021 at Karuthapillyur Village, Alangulam Taluk, Tenkasi District.

For Petitioner : Mr.A.S.Krishnan For Respondents : Mr.S.Chandrasekar Additional Public Prosecutor

O R D E R

By consent, this Writ Petition is taken up for final hearing at the admission stage itself.

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2. The present petition is filed seeking to quash the proceedings of the second respondent in Na.Ka.No.87/Mugam/Ka.Thu.Ka/Alangulam/ 2021, dated 21.01.2021.

3. Mr.S.Chandrasekar, learned Additional Public Prosecutor, who accepts notice on behalf of the respondents, on instructions, would contend that the petitioner's representation dated 22.01.2021 was rejected by the second respondent citing the present Covid-19 pandemic situation. However, he would submit that since certain relaxations are made by the Government in the subsequent Government Orders, they are ready to consider the fresh representation, if submitted by the petitioner.

4. Considering the said submissions made by the learned Additional Public Prosecutor, the petitioner, if so advised, can submit a fresh representation before the District Collector, Tenkasi District and on receipt of the same, the District Collector shall consider the same and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of the representation of the petitioner.

5. With the above observation, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar () // True Copy // / /2021 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) rm Note :

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To 1.The Superintendent of police, Tenkasi District, Tenkasi.

2.The Deputy Superintendent of police, Alankulam Division, Tenkasi District, Tenkasi.

3.The Inspector of Police, Kadayam Police Station, Tenkasi District.

4.The Sub-Inspector of Police, Alwarkuruchi Police Station, Tenkasi District.

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