Paulsamy.M v. The District Election Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 25.03.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN M.Paulsamy ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Election Officer, (The District Collector of Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar.

2.The Assistant Election Officer, (The District Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Officer, Collector Office, Virudhunagar.

3.The Inspector of Police, Narikudi Police Station, Narikudi Post, Thiruchuzhi Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents to give permission to conduct drama programmes, namely, "Sri Valli Thirumanam" and "Harichandra Mayaana Kandam" from 10.00 P.M to 06.00 A.M on 31.03.2024/01.04.2024 and 01.04.2024/02.04.2024 respectively at 1/4

Nallatharai Village, Vidathukulam Panchayat, Thiruchuzhi Taluk, Virudhunagar District during the annual Panguni Pongal Festival of Sri Manthaiyamman Temple.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Arunachalam For Respondents : Mr.M.Lingadurai, Special Government Pleader for R1&R2 Mr.A.Albert James, Government Advocate for R3

ORDER

When the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents 1 and 2 produced a copy of the proceedings dated 23.03.2024 issued by the Assistant Returning Officer, Thiruchuzhi.

2.It is seen that the petitioner's grievance has already been addressed. This writ petition is disposed of. No costs.

25.03.2024 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No SKM 2/4

To:

1.The District Election Officer, (The District Collector of Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar.

2.The Assistant Election Officer, (The District Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Officer, Collector Office, Virudhunagar.

3.The Inspector of Police, Narikudi Police Station, Narikudi Post, Thiruchuzhi Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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