Madras High CourtWP(MD)/11031/2018disposed of

Karthick, v. The Sup Inspector Of Police

2018-05-16Honourable Mr Justice M.S. Ramesh2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 16.05.2018

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.S.RAMESH W.P.(MD) No.11031 of 2018 Karthick ... Petitioner vs.

1. The Superintendent of Police, Dindigul District, Dindigul.

2. The Inspector of Police, Batlagundu Police Station, Dindigul District.

3. The Secretary, Animal Welfare Board, 13/1,3rd Seaward Road, Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to grant permission and protection for conducting the Seval Kattu (Cock Fight) scheduled to be held on 25.05.2018 to 28.05.2018 at Muthumariamman Kovil Thidal, Batlagundu, Dindigul District as a part of the Arulmigu Muthumariamman Temple Vaikasi Perun Thiruvizha. For Petitioner :

Mr.S.Sivaprakash For R1 and R2 :

Mr.B.Bhagawathi Government Advocate

O R D E R

The petitioner's representation dated 09.05.2018, seeking permission and protection for conducting the Seval Kattu (Cock Fight) scheduled to be held on 25.05.2018 to 28.05.2018 at Muthumariamman Kovil Thidal, Batlagundu, Dindigul District as a part of the Arulmigu Muthumariamman Temple Vaikasi Perun Thiruvizha, has been kept pending without disposal, which prompted the petitioner to file the present writ petition.

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2. By consent of both counsels, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal.

3. It is needless to point out that whenever any representation / application is made to the statutory authorities, the respondents are bound to dispose of the same in one way or other, rather than keeping it pending indefinitely.

4. In view of the limited prayer sought for and without going into the merits of the petitioner's representation dated 09.05.2018, there shall be a direction to the second and third respondent to consider the petitioner's representation on its own merits and pass appropriate orders within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Such an exercise shall be done after giving due opportunity to the petitioner and to any other person who may be interested in the subject matter.

5. With the above observation, this writ petition stands allowed. No costs.

Sd/- Vacation Officer /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To:

1. The Superintendent of Police, Dindigul District, Dindigul.

2. The Inspector of Police, Batlagundu Police Station, Dindigul District.

+ 1 CC TO Mr.S.SIVAPRAKASH, ADVOCATE IN SR No. 65474 + 1 CC TO SPECIAL GOVERNMENT PLEADER IN SR No. 65672 PNN TE/SKN-RSK/SAR-3 : 23/05/2018 : 2P/5C W.P.(MD) No.11031 of 2018 16.05.2018 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/