Madras High CourtWP(MD)/5048/2021disposed of

Mayandi.C v. The District Collector

2021-03-09Honourable Mrs Justice R. Tharani3 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 09.03.2021

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE R.THARANI C.Mayandi ... Petitioner Vs 1.The District Collector, Madurai District, 2.The Superintendent of Police, Madurai District, 3.The Inspector of Police, Sedapatti Police Station, Madurai District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents herein to grant permission and protection to conduct the Adal Padal cultural Programme on 13.03.2021 at 07.00 p.m., to 10.30 p.m., in pursuant to the Masi Maha Sivarathri Urchava festival of Arulmighu Sri Munusamy Temple in Poosalapuram, Peraiyur Taluk, Madurai District and consider the petitioner's representation dated 02.03.2021.

For Petitioner : Mr.M.Prabu For Respondents : Mr.S.Chandrasekar Additional Public Prosecutor

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, thereby directing the respondents herein to grant permission and protection to conduct the Adal Padal cultural Programme on 13.03.2021 at 07.00 p.m., to 10.30 p.m., in pursuant to the Masi Maha Sivarathri Urchava festival of Arulmighu Sri Munusamy Temple in Poosalapuram, Peraiyur Taluk, Madurai District. 2.On the side of the petitioner, it is stated that the petitioner has sent representations to the first respondent and third respondent. However, the respondents failed to consider the representations of the petitioner and prayed for suitable direction to be issued to the petitioner.

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3.On the side of the respondents, it is stated that there is one more petition filed by another person for conducting cultural programme in the same temple. Only the date is different. One petition is for conducting cultural programme on 13.03.2021 and the other petition is for conducting cultural programme on 12.03.2021. 4.It is seen that the petitioner has sent representations to the first respondent and the third respondent. 5.In view of the same, the first respondent is hereby directed to decide the merits of the representation in accordance with the situations prevailing in that locality within a period of two days from the date of receipt of copy of this order. 6.Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar (AS) // True Copy // / /2021 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) Mrn Note: In view of the present lock down owing to COVID19 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, Madurai District, 2.The Superintendent of Police, Madurai District, 3.The Inspector of Police, Sedapatti Police Station, Madurai District.

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4.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, 09.03.2021 TP(CO) KK(09.03.2021) 3P 5C 3/3