Madras High CourtWP(MD)/9463/2019disposed of

T.Amirthalakshmi v. The Revenue Divisional Officer

2019-04-22Honourable Mr Justice M.Dhandapani3 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 22.04.2019

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI W.P.(MD)No.9463 of 2019 T.Amirthalakshmi ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Sivakasi, 2.The Tahsildar, Watrap, Srivilliputhur, 3.The Inspector of Police, Watrap Police Station, Srivilliputhur Circle, 4.Balamurugan 5.Nallurpandi ... Respondents PRAYER:- Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a Writ of Mandamus, directing the third respondent herein to provide adequate police protection to the petitioner and her family members on 22.04.2019 and 23.04.2019 while worship at Arulmigu Manthaiamman Thirukovil, Chithirai Pongal Festival situated at T.Krishnapuram, Kottaiyur, Srivilliputhur, Virudhunagar District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 04.04.2019 within the time limit stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.M.Jegadeesh Pandian For R1 to R3 : Mrs.S.Bharathi, Government Advocate (Crl.Side).

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed to direct the third respondent herein to provide adequate police protection to the

petitioner and her family members on 22.04.2019 and 23.04.2019 while worship at Arulmigu Manthaiamman Thirukovil, Chithirai Pongal Festival situated at T.Krishnapuram, Kottaiyur, Srivilliputhur, Virudhunagar District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 04.04.2019 within the time limit stipulated by this Court. 2.Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the respondents 1 to 3.

3.Though the larger relief sought for in this petition, the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that now it would suffice, if a direction is issued to the respondents 1 to 3 to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 04.04.2019, within a period that may be stipulated by this Court. 4.The learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the respondents 1 to 3, on instructions, would submit that the representation of the petitioner would be considered and necessary order would be passed within a period that may be stipulated by this Court.

5.Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and considering the fact that since the petitioner wants to worship at Arulmigu Manthaiamman Thirukovil, Chithirai Pongal Festival situated at T.Krishnapuram, Kottaiyur, Srivilliputhur, Virudhunagar District, it seems to be genuine, I am inclined to issue a direction to the respondents 1 to 3 to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 04.04.2019 and pass appropriate orders, if otherwise, there is no legal impediment.

6.With this direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar // True Copy // Sub Assistant Registrar(CS ) To 1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Sivakasi, 2.The Tahsildar, Watrap, Srivilliputhur,

3.The Inspector of Police, Watrap Police Station, Srivilliputhur Circle, +1 CC to M/s.M.JEGADEESH PANDYAN, Advocate in SR-61888 W.P.(MD)No.9463 of 2019 22.04.2019 myr PK/02.05.2019 : 3P/5C