Madras High CourtWP(MD)/6772/2021disposed of

Muthukumar.M v. The District Collector

2021-03-25Honourable Mrs Justice R. Hemalatha2 pages

WP(MD)No.6772 of 2021 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 25.03.2021

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE R. HEMALATHA WP(MD)No.6772 of 2021 M.Muthukumar ... Petitioner vs.

1.The District Collector, Trichy, Trichy District.

2.The Superintendent of Police, Trichy, Trichy District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Siruganoor Police Station, Trichy District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to provide permission to conduct cultural events on 30.03.2021 in Sri Kaman Swamy Temple at Sirugalappur Village, Lalkudi Taluk, Trichy District.

For Petitioner :Mr.M.Balakrishnan For Respondents :Mr.A.Robinson, Government Advocate (Criminal Side)

O R D E R

By consent, this Writ Petition is taken up for final hearing at the admission stage itself.

2. Mr.M.Balakrishnan, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner is a committee member of Sri Kaman Swamy Temple at Lalkudi Taluk, Trichy District and that cultural events are scheduled to be held on 30.03.2021. His further contention is that he submitted a representation dated 20.03.2021 to the respondents seeking permission to conduct the said programme and till date, no action has been taken by the respondents.

3. Mr.A.Robinson, learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) who accepts notice for the respondents, on instructions, would contend that as per G.O.(Ms) No.654 (Revenue and Disaster Management (DM-IV) Department) dated 21.11.2020, the District Collector is the competent authority to consider the request of the petitioner.

4. In the circumstances, the District Collector, Trichy District is at liberty to pass appropriate orders on the representation of the petitioner dated 20.03.2021, based on merits https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 1/2

WP(MD)No.6772 of 2021 and on findings and in accordance with law, within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order / uploading of the order.

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

Sd/- Assistant Registrar (W) // True Copy // / /2021 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) mbi Note: In view of the present lock down owing to COVID-19 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, Trichy, Trichy District.

2.The Superintendent of Police, Trichy, Trichy District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Siruganoor Police Station, Trichy District.

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