Madras High CourtWP(MD)/5616/2024disposed of

Anbalagan.A v. The District Collector

2024-03-08Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 08.03.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN A.Anbalagan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Office of the District Collector, Madurai District.

2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Office of the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Oormatchikulam Sub Division, Madurai District.

3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Office of the Revenue Divisional Officer, Madurai South Taluk, Madurai District.

4.The Inspector of Police, Oormatchikulam Police Station, Madurai District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent nos 1 and 3 to grant permission to install the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) party flag pole on 10.03.2024 at around evening 06.00 pm of Aallathur Village, Oomatchikulam Division, Madurai and consequently directing the respondent 1/4

nos.2 and 4 to provide adequate police protection at the time of instlaling the flag pole in accordance with law.

For Petitioner : Mr.A.Ramkumar For Respondents : Mr.D.Gandhiraj, Spl. Government Pleader for R1 & R3.

Mr.Albert James, Govt. Advocate (Crl. Side) for R2 & R4.

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2.The petitioner is a member of Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi. The petitioner wants to erect his party flag pole at the petition mentioned site. The petitioner has given request in this regard. The learned Special Government Pleader states that the Revenue Divisional Officer is seized of the matter. 3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Madurai is directed to pass order on the petitioner's application within a period of seven days from today ie., 08.03.2024. I make it clear that I have not gone into the merits of the matter. 2/4

4.This writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 08.03.2024 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias Issue order copy on 08.03.2024.

To:

1.The District Collector, Office of the District Collector, Madurai District.

2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Office of the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Oormatchikulam Sub Division, Madurai District.

3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Office of the Revenue Divisional Officer, Madurai South Taluk, Madurai District.

4.The Inspector of Police, Oormatchikulam Police Station, Madurai District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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