A.K.Sahulhameed v. The State Of Tamil Nadu Rep Its Chief Secretary

W.P(MD)No.6288 of 2020 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 22.05.2020

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P.N.PRAKASH AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE B.PUGALENDHI W.P.(MD)No.6288 of 2020 A.K.Sahulhameed : Petitioner Vs.

1.The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by it's Chief Secretary, Department of Home, Secretariat, Chennai-9.

2.The District Collector, Madurai District, Madurai.

3.The Commissioner of Police, Madurai City, Madurai.

4.The Superintendent of Police, Madurai District, Madurai.

: Respondents Prayer : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to grant permission to conduct "Ramadan Special Prayer" on the occasion of Ramadan on 25.05.2020 at 9 A.M. to 11.00 A.M. at all Mosques situated at Madurai District by following social distancing by considering the petitioner's representation dated 16.05.2020 within the time stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.T.Thirumurugan For Respondents : Mr.R.Sethuraman, Special Government Pleader * * * * * https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 1/2

W.P(MD)No.6288 of 2020

ORDER

[Order of the Court was made by P.N.PRAKASH, J.] In view of the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic situation, the prayer of the petitioner cannot be acceded to, as that may result in a congregation and may spread COVID-19. Hence, this Writ Petition is dismissed. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar () // True Copy // / /2020 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) To 1.The Chief Secretary, The State of Tamil Nadu, Department of Home, Secretariat, Chennai-9.

2.The District Collector, Madurai District, Madurai.

3.The Commissioner of Police, Madurai City, Madurai.

4.The Superintendent of Police, Madurai District, Madurai.

Order made in W.P.(MD)No.6288 of 2020 Dated 22.05.2020 SPU (09.06.2020) 2P-5C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2/2