Madras High CourtWP(MD)/201/2018disposed of

V.Muthukumar v. The Inspector Of Police

2018-01-09Honourable Mr Justice P. Rajamanickam2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 09.01.2018

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE P.RAJAMANICKAM W.P.(MD)No.201 of 2018 V.Muthukumar ... Petitioner Vs.

The Inspector of Police, Radhapuram Police Station, Tirunelveli District. ... Respondent PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a writ of mandamus, directing the respondent to grant police protection and to use loud speakers for conducting the Cricket Tournament scheduled from 14.01.2018 to 16.01.2018 at 8.00 a.m to 6.00 p.m in Ni.Ve.Se Government Higher Secondary School at Radhapuram, Tirunelveli.

For Petitioner : Mr.M.Subash Babu For Respondent : Mr.N.Shanmugaselvam Additional Government Pleader

O R D E R

This petition has been filed seeking permission to direct the respondent to grant permission and police protection to conduct 'Cricket Tournament' scheduled from 14.01.2018 to 16.01.2018 at 8.00 a.m to 6.00 p.m in Ni.Ve.Se Government Higher Secondary School at Radhapuram, Tirunelveli.

2.The learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that every year they used to conduct 'Cricket Tournament' in view of the 'Pongal Festival' and this year also they have decided to conduct the Match and accordingly, they submitted a representation on 21.12.2017 seeking permission. But, so far, the respondent has not passed any order.

3.The learned Additional Government Pleader has submitted that in the last year during Pongal Festival at Radhapuram town, Cricket Match was conducted, after the said match, a riot arose between two teams and consequently, law and order problem has been created. He further submitted that the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Vallioor Sub-Division, has already issued an order under https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

Section 30(3) of the Police Act, not to conduct any meeting or processions without getting license from him. 4.Considering the aforesaid submission, the respondent/ inspector of Police is directed to forward the petition submitted by the petitioner dated 21.12.2017 to the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Valliyoor. After the receipt of the said petition, the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Valliyoor is directed to pass appropriate orders within two days from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CO) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To 1.The Inspector of Police, Radhapuram Police Station, Tirunelveli District.

2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Valliyoor, Tirunelveli District.

+ 1 cc TO Mr.M.Subash Babu , Advocate in SR No. 41181 + 1 cc TO The Special Government Pleader in SR No. 41479 rmk/vsg AE/KK/SAR2/12.01.2018/2P/5C W.P.(MD)No.201 of 2018 09.01.2018 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/