Madras High CourtWP(MD)/7966/2019disposed of

S.Subbaiah, S/O.Subramanian v. The Superintendent Of Police

2019-04-03Honourable Mr Justice N. Seshasayee2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 03.04.2019 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.SESHASAYEE W.P.(MD)No.7966 of 2019 S.Subbaiah ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Superintendent of Police, Virudhunagar District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Aruppukottai Town Police Station, Virudhunagar District.

3.The Tahsildar, Aruppukottai Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition - filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents No.1 and 2 to accord adequate police protection to the life and limb of the petitioner and the members of the petitioner's Association (Reg.No.138/2018) during the eve of "Panguni Pongal Urchavam", which is scheduled to be taken place at Arulmigu Sidhi Vinayagar, Sri Kamatchi Amman and Sri Vandi Malarchiamman, Aruppukottai, on 29.04.2019, 30.04.2019 and 01.05.2019.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Anand For Respondents : Mrs.S.Bharathi, Government Advocate (Crl.side)

ORDER

The present petition has been filed to direct the respondents No.1 and 2 to accord adequate police protection to the life and limb of the petitioner and the members of the petitioner's Association during the eve of "Panguni Pongal Urchavam", which is scheduled to be taken place at Arulmigu Sidhi Vinayagar, Sri Kamatchi Amman and Sri Vandi Malarchiamman, Aruppukottai, on 29.04.2019, 30.04.2019 and 01.05.2019.

https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2.Heard the learned Counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) appearing for the

respondents.

3.The learned Counsel for the petitioner submitted that one individual is trying to hold out threat and trying to obstruct the festival with his associates in the private temple. 4.The learned Government Advocate, on instructions, submitted that the representation of the petitioner would be duly considered by the respondents.

5.In view of the said statement, the second respondent is directed to consider the petitioner's representation, dated 29.03.2019 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law.

6.With the above direction, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar (W) // True Copy // Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Virudhunagar District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Aruppukottai Town Police Station, Virudhunagar District.

3.The Tahsildar, Aruppukottai Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

W.P.(MD)No.7966 of 2019 03.04.2019 CMR KK/SAR/15.04.2019/ 2P- 4C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/