Madras High CourtWP(MD)/2579/2021disposed of

Mayandi v. The Superintendent Of Police

2021-02-11Honourable Mrs Justice R. Tharani2 pages

WP(MD)No.2579 of 2021 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 11.02.2021

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE R. THARANI WP(MD)No.2579 of 2021 Mayandi ... Petitioner Vs.

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

2.The Inspector of Police, K.Pudupatti Circle, Pudukottai District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue Writ of Mandamus directing the the respondents to grant permission and protection to perform Dance Programme (Aadal Padal) at 17.02.2021 in the festival event of "Sri Ariyayanaki Amman Kovil" situated at No.2/216, Keela Theru, Kallur Post, Thirumayam Taluk, K.Rayapuram, Pudukottai District pursuant to the representation dated 07.02.2021.

For Petitioner :Mr.M.Vivekanandan For Respondents :Mr.R.Saravanakumar Government Advocate

O R D E R

By consent, this Writ Petition is taken for final hearing.

2. Mr.R.Saravanakumar, learned Government Advocate accepts notice for the respondents.

3. On the side of the petitioner it is stated that the petitioner has decided to conduct Adal Padal in connection with "Sri Ariyayanaki Amman Kovil" temple festival situated at No.2/216, Keela Theru, Kallur Post, Thirumayam Taluk, K.Rayapuram, Pudukottai District. In this regard, the petitioner submitted a representation dated 07.02.2021.

4.On the side of the respondents it is stated that the petitioner has not approached the District Collector for permission as per G.O.Ms.No.654 of 2020, Revenue and Disaster Management (DMIV) Department, dated 21.11.2020. Permission for conducting Adal Padal has to be obtained only from the District Collector and prayed the petition to be dismissed.

5. In the circumstances, the petitioner is directed to approach the concerned District Collector for necessary permission. On such representation, the concerned District Collector is directed to consider the same on the same date, in accordance with law. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 1/2

WP(MD)No.2579 of 2021 6.With the above observation, the Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar () // True Copy // / /2021 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) 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, Pudukkottai District, Pudukkottai.

2.The Inspector of Police, K.Pudupatti Circle, Pudukottai District.

Copy to:

The District Collector, Pudukkottai.

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