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Maruthupandian v. The Superintendent Of Police

2022-02-03Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan2 pages

W.P.(MD).No.2224 of 2022 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 03.02.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD).No.2224 of 2022 Maruthupandian ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Superintendent of Police, Madurai District, Madurai.

2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Melur, Madurai District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Kottampatti Police Station, Madurai District.

...Respondents

Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to grant permission and protection for cultural event namely "Sri Valli Thirumanam Nadagam" on 10.02.2022 at 10.00 p.,m to 06.00 a.m., and "Verapandia Kattabomman Nadagam" on 11.02.2022 at 10.00 p.m., to 06.00 a.m., in connection with "Puravi Edupu Vizha at Arulmigu Sri Inangamudi Ayyanar Kovil at Kambur Village, Melur Taluk, Madurai District.

For Petitioner : Mr.C.Gunasekaran For Respondents : Mr.M.Veeranthiran Government Advocate(Crl.Side)

ORDER

The petitioner wants this Court to direct the second respondent to permit him to conduct the petition mentioned event. 2.Though the petitioner wants to hold the petition mentioned event after 10.00 pm, in view of the pandemic situation, the petitioner undertakes to conclude the event before 09.45 pm. This undertaking is recorded.

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W.P.(MD).No.2224 of 2022 3.The petitioner asserts that there is no communal angle. The second respondent is therefore directed to grant permission to the petitioner to hold the petition mentioned event. It is open to the second respondent to incorporate appropriate conditions for ensuring the smooth conduct of the event. The petitioner through his counsel gives an undertaking that the organizers of the event will adhere to the police directives.

4. Recording the said undertaking, this Writ Petition is allowed. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar (AD I) // True Copy // / /2022 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) sn 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 Superintendent of Police, Madurai District, Madurai.

2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Melur, Madurai District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Kottampatti Police Station, Madurai District.

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

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