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Bhaskaran. S v. The Superintendent Of Police

2024-02-15Honourable Mr Justice Sathi Kumar Sukumara Kurup5 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 15.02.2024 CORAM :

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE SATHI KUMAR SUKUMARA KURUP S.Bhaskaran ... Petitioner Vs.

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

2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Theni, Theni District.

3. The Sub Inspector of Police, Veerapandi Police Station, Veerapandi, Theni District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, to call for the records pertaining to the proceedings issued by the third Respondent dated 12.02.2024 and to quash the same and consequently to direct the Respondents 1 to 3 to permit the Petitioner to conduct the Kabadi Tournament on 16.02.2024 and 17.02.2024 at Palarpatti, Koolayanur Village, Uthamapalayam Taluk, Theni District. 1/5

For Petitioner : Mr.T.Manikandan For Respondents : Mr.B.Thanga Aravindh Government Advocate (Crl. Side)

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus challenging the impugned order passed by the third Respondent, dated 12.02.2024 and for a consequential direction to direct the Respondents to grant permission for conducting Kabaddi Tournament at Palarpatti, Koolayanur Village, Uthamapalayam Taluk, Theni District on 16.02.2024 and 17.02.2024.

2.The learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) appearing for the Respondents, on instructions, would submit that the circular issued by the Director General of Police, Tamil Nadu/Head of State Police Force, Chennai-4, in Rc.No.007301/General I(I)/2019, dated 09.04.2019 is in force regarding organizing the events and cultural programme. He undertakes to follow the said circular. He also seeks payment of appropriate fee for providing Police protection, as per G.O.Ms.No.139, Home (PoI.VIII) Dept. dated 04.03.2019.

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3.In view of the submission made by the learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side), the Writ Petition is disposed of with a direction to the Respondent Police to grant the permission to the Petitioner to conduct the Kabaddi tournament on 16.02.2024 and 17.02.2024 at Palarpatti, Koolayanur Village, Uthamapalayam Taluk, Theni District by considering the representation of the Petitioner dated 11.02.2024 and dispose of the same based on the aforesaid circular appropriately. The Petitioner shall pay reimbursement of Guard Charges for the Police Personnel as per G.O.Ms.No.139, Home (PoI.VIII) Dept. dated 04.03.2019. No costs.

15.02.2024 Internet :Yes Index :Yes/No NCC :Yes/No jbr Note: Issue on 15.02.2024 3/5

To

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

2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Theni, Theni District.

3. The Sub Inspector of Police, Veerapandi Police Station, Veerapandi, Theni District.

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SATHI KUMAR SUKUMARA KURUP, J.

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