Madras High CourtWP(MD)/3648/2022disposed of

Murugan V v. The Superintendent Of Police

2022-02-28Honourable Mr Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan2 pages

W.P.(MD)No.3648 of 2022 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 28.02.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN W.P.(MD)No.3648 of 2022 V.Murugan ... Petitioner Vs.

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

2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Cheranmahadevi Division Tirunelveli District

3. The Sub-Inspector of Police Pathamadai Police Station Tirunelveli District ... Respondents PRAYER:- Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 3rd respondent herein to grant permission and provide police protection to the Temple Kodai Festival for conducting poojas in ''Arulmighu Sri Mupidathi amman temple at Ambedkar Nagar, Pathamadai, Tirunelveli District on 14.03.2022 and 15.03.2022 by considering the petitioner's representation dated 17.02.2022.

For Petitioner : M/s.V.M.Jegadeeshapandiyan For Respondents : Mr.R.M.Anbunithi No.1 to 3 Additional Public Prosecutor

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed directing the 3rd respondent herein to grant permission and provide police protection to the Temple Kodai Festival for conducting poojas in ''Arulmighu Sri Mupidathi amman temple at Ambedkar Nagar, Pathamadai, Tirunelveli District on 14.03.2022 and 15.03.2022 by considering the petitioner's representation dated 17.02.2022. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 1/2

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2. The representation of the petitioner dated 17.02.2022 is still pending on the file of the third respondent.

3. In view of the same, the third respondent is directed to conduct enquiry after issuing notice to the petitioner and the counter parties and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of one week from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

4. The writ petition stands disposed of with the above directions. However, there shall be no order as to costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CS-III) // True Copy // / /2022 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) aav To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli.

2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Cheranmahadevi Division Tirunelveli District 3.The Sub-Inspector of Police Pathamadai Police Station Tirunelveli District 4.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

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