Madras High CourtWP(MD)/1734/2018disposed of

M.Gopalakrishnan, v. State Of Tamilnadu, Rep By

2018-02-08Honourable Mr Justice P. Rajamanickam3 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 08.02.2018

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P.RAJAMANICKAM W.P.(MD) No.1734 of 2018 M.Gobalakrishnan

...Petitioner

-Vs1.The State of Tamil Nadu represented by The Home Secretary, State of Tamil Nadu, Fort St.George, Chennai - 600 009.

2.The Commissioner, Transport Department, State of Tamil Nadu, Elilagam, Chepauk, Chennai- 600 009.

3.The Joint Commissioner, Transport Department, Thallakullam, Madurai.

4.The Inspector General of Police, South Zone, New Natham Road, Madurai.

5.The Superintendent of Police, O/o.The Superintendent of Police, Sivagangai District.

6.The Regional Transport Officer, Sivagangai, Sivagangai District.

7.The Regional Transport Officer, Ramanathapuram, Ramanathapuram District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuing a writ of mandamus, to direct the respondents No.4 and 5 to provide police protection to the petitioner and his coworkers for conduct free women two wheeler driving training through Tamilannai Desam Trust in Sivagangai District, consequently, pleased to direct the respondent No.1,2,3 and 6 to consider the

representation submitted by the petitioner dated 14.12.2017 and provide permission for two wheeler free driving classes in accordance with law.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Alagumani For Respondents : Mr.V.Shanmugaselvam Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents 1 to 3 to consider the petitioner's representation dated 14.12.2017 and to give permission for conducting two wheeler free driving classes through Tamilannai Desam Trust in Sivagangai District and also to direct the respondents 4 and 5, to provide police protection.

2. Heard, Mr.R.Alagumani, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr.V.Shanmugaselvam, learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents.

3.The learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that the petitioner is running an Institution under the name of Tamilannai Desam Trust through which the petitioner is giving training to the women for driving two wheelers, free of cost and hence, the petitioner has submitted a representation on 14.12.2017, but, sofar, no action has been taken.

4.The learned Government Advocate (Crl.side) has submitted that the petitioner is virtually seeking police protection for running a training school and for that the petitioner has to apply for permission, before the 6th respondent and only after getting necessary permission from the 6th respondent, he has to approach the 5th respondent for seeking police protection. 5.Considering the aforesaid submissions, the petitioner is directed to get necessary permission from the 6th respondent for conducting training programme as mentioned in this petition and if any permission is granted under the Motor Vehicles Act, then he has to approach the concerned Inspector of Police, seeking police protection.

6.With the aforesaid observations, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CSI) /True Copy/ Sub-Assistant Registrar

To 1.The Secretary to Government, Home Department, State of Tamil Nadu, Fort St.George, Chennai - 600 009.

2.The Commissioner, Transport Department, State of Tamil Nadu, Elilagam, Chepak, Chennai- 600 009.