Madras High CourtWP(MD)/2342/2022allowed

Savariyar Francis A v. The Superintendent Of Police

2022-02-04Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 04.02.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN WP(MD)No.2342 of 2022 A.Savariyar Francis ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Superintendent of Police, Trichy District.

2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Manaparai, Trichy District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Vaiyampatti Police Station, Trichy 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 third respondent to grant permission and necessary protection to perform cultural programme of Adal Padal Dance Programme (Kalai Nigaltchi) on 08.02.2022 at 07.00 P.M to 10.00 P.M. in connection with the festival of Punitha Sebasthiyar at N.Pulaampatti (Part) Muthalaipatti, V.Periyapatti Village, Manaparai Taluk, Trichy District.

For Petitioner : Mr.K.Manoharan For Respondents : Mr.B.Thanga Aravindh, Govt. Advocate (Crl. Side).

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) for the respondents. 2.There does not appear to be any communal angle. The third respondent is therefore directed to give permission to the petitioner to hold the petition mentioned event. It is open to the third respondent to incorporate appropriate conditions to ensure 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. The third respondent while issuing the proceedings permitting the holding of the event shall stipulate https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 1/2

appropriate conditions for adhering to Covid-19 protocol. I make it clear that the order has been passed in this writ petition based on the position obtaining today. It is of-course open to the third respondent to take a call, if any further lockdown restriction is imposed by the Government.

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

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CS-II) // True Copy // / /2022 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) skm 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, Trichy District.

2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Manaparai, Trichy District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Vaiyampatti Police Station, Trichy District.

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

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