Madras High CourtWP(MD)/10518/2018disposed of

M.R.Rajendran Pillai, v. The District Collector

2018-05-03Honourable Mr Justice S.S. Sundar3 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 03.05.2018

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.S.SUNDAR W.P(MD)No.10518 of 2018 M.R.Rajendran Pillai .. Petitioner Vs.

1. The District Collector,

2. The Superintendent of Police,

3. The District Revenue Officer,

4. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Lalgudi, Trichy District.

5. The Tahsildar, Lalgudi Taluk, Trichy District.

6. The Inspector of Police, Kallakudi Police Station, Trichy District.

.. Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India for issue a writ, Order or direction, more particularly in the nature of a WRIT OF MANDAMUS directing the first respondent to permit the petitioner to conduct 'Jallikattu' historical event at Melarasur Village, Lalgudi Taluk, Trichy District on 20.05.2018 and to provide adequate police protection by considering the petitioner's representation dated 24.04.2018. For Petitioner : Mr.T.Lenin Kumar For Respondents : Mr.S.Nagarajan Special Government Pleader

O R D E R

The petitioner has come forward with this Writ Petition for issuance of a Mandamus seeking a direction to the first respondent to permit the petitioner to conduct 'Jallikattu' historical event at Melarasur Village, Lalgudi Taluk, Trichy District on 20.05.2018 and to provide adequate police protection by considering the petitioner's representation dated 24.04.2018.

2. Heard the learned counsel on both side and perused the records.

3. Though the prayer in this writ petition for issuing a positive direction to the first respondent to permit the petitioner to conduct 'Jallikattu' in Melarasur Village, the learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that it would suffice to issue a direction to the first respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 24.04.2018 and pass orders within a time limit specified by this Court.

4. Having regard to the limited scope of the prayer, which is now sought for by the learned counsel for the petitioner, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the petitioner's representation, this Court is inclined to pass the following direction:

"The first respondent is directed to consider the petitioner's representation dated 24.04.2018 and pass an appropriate order on merits and in accordance with law, on or before 15.05.2018."

5. With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No Costs.

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