Sebastin Dinesh Kumar v. The Superintendent Of Police
W.P.(MD)No.2752 of 2021 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 15.02.2021 CORAM :
THE HONOURABLE Mrs.JUSTICE R.HEMALATHA W.P.(MD)No.2752 of 2021 Sebastin Dinesh Kumar
...Petitioner
/Vs./ 1.The Superintendant of Police, Dindigul District, Dindigul.
2.The Inspector of Police, Dindigul Taluka Police Station, Dindigul District.
...Respondents
Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue Writ of Mandamus, directing the Respondents to grant permission and police protection for Kabadi tournament scheduled to be held at Vakkampatti, Dindigul District on 20.02.2021 and 21.02.2021 based on the Petitioner's application dated 05.02.2021.
For Petitioner : Mr.P.Manikandan For Respondents : Mr.R.Saravana Kumar Government Advocate (Criminal Side)
ORDER
By consent, this Writ Petition is taken up for final hearing at the admission stage itself.
2. The petitioner has filed this petition seeking permission to conduct Kabadi Tournament on 20.02.2021 and 21.02.2021 at Vakkampatti, Dindigul District .
3. Mr.R.Saravana Kumar, learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side), who accepts notice on behalf of the respondents, on instructions, would contend that the petitioner's representation dated 05.02.2021 was rejected on 13.02.2021 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. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 1/2
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4. Considering the said submissions made by the learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side), the petitioner, if so advised, can file a fresh petition before the District Collector, Dindigul District and on receipt of the same, the District Collector shall consider 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 petition is disposed of. No costs.
Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CS-III) // True Copy // / /2021 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) sm Note :
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To 1.The District Collector, Dindigul.
2.The Superintendant of Police, Dindigul District, Dindigul.
3.The Inspector of Police, Dindigul Taluka Police Station, Dindigul District.
4.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.
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