Manikandan.P v. The Dist. Collector

W.P.(MD)No.3439 of 2021 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 22.02.2021

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE R.HEMALATHA W.P.(MD)No.3439 of 2021 P.Manikandan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Theni District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Veerapandi Police Station, Theni District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to give permission and protection to conduct cultural events scheduled to be held on 23.02.2021 in connection with Arulmighu Sri Veeracinnammal Thirukovil, festival at Palarpatti, Bodinayakanoor Taluk, Theni District.

For Petitioner : Mr.V.Manikandan For Respondents : Mr.S.Chandrasekar Additional Public Prosecutor

O R D E R

By consent, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission itself.

2. Mr.S.Chandrasekar, learned Additional Public Prosecutor accepts notice for the respondents.

3. Mr.V.Manikandan, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner is one of the organizers of festival committee of Arulmighu Sri Veeracinnammal Thirukovil at Palarpatti, Bodinayakanoor Taluk, Theni District and that cultural events are scheduled to be conducted on 23.02.2021. His further contention is that he submitted a representation dated 15.02.2021 to the second respondent seeking permission to conduct the said programme and till date, no action has been taken by the respondents.

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4. In the circumstances, without going into the merits of the claim made by the petitioner, this Court directs the second respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law based on findings and on merits, within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order/uploading of the order.

5. With the above observation, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CS-I) // 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 District Collector, Theni District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Veerapandi Police Station, Theni District.

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

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