Vijayakumar v. The Superintendent Of Police

W.P.(MD)No.2788 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.2788 of 2021 Vijayakumar ... Petitioner Vs.

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

2.The Inspector of Police, Jambunathapuram Police Station, Jambunathapuram, Trichy District.

... Respondents PRAYER:- Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 & 2 to give permission and police protection to conduct Samuga Valviyal Drama on 15.02.2021 in Mariyamman Temple at Vellalapatti Village, Musiri Taluk, Trichy District on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 08.02.2021. For Petitioner : Mr.K.Arunraj For Respondents : Mr.R.Saravanakumar 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 and police protection to conduct Samuga Valviyal Drama on 15.02.2021 in Mariyamman Temple at Vellalapatti Village, Musiri Taluk, Trichy 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 08.02.2021 was rejected by the first 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. 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, Trichy 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 // True Copy // / /2021 Sub Assistant Registrar 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, Trichy.

2.The Inspector of Police, Jambunathapuram Police Station, Jambunathapuram, Trichy District.

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