Chandrasekaran v. The Superintendent Of Police

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 27.03.2023 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.ILANGOVAN Chandrasekaran ... Petitioner Vs.

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

2.The Inspector of Police, West Police Station, Thanjavur, Thanjavur District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, to calling for the records of the 2nd respondent passed the impugned order in Na.Ka.No.12/B-2, TAN/2023, dated 14.03.2023 and quash the same as illegal and consequently direct the 2nd respondent to grant permission to the petitioner to conduct meeting.

For Petitioner : Mr.M.Karunanithi For Respondents : Mr.B.Nambiselvan Additional Public Prosecutor 1/4

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed challenging the impugned order in Na.Ka.No.12/B-2, TAN/2023, dated 14.03.2023 and also seeking direction to the 2nd respondent to grant permission to the petitioner to conduct meeting.

2.Mr.B.Nambiselvan, learned Additional Public Prosecutor, takes notice for the respondents. He would submit that the place in which the said meeting is going to be held is the Railway Junction, which is a public place. On that ground the above said request has been rejected by the respondents. If the petitioner choose any alternative place, it will be considered by the respondents.

3.In view of the submissions made by the learned Additional Public Prosecutor, there shall be a direction to the petitioner to sent a fresh representation by choosing alternative place, to the respondents. On such receipt of fresh representation, the respondents shall pass orders on its own merits and in accordance with law.

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4.With the above said directions, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

27.03.2023 NCC :Yes/No Index :Yes/No Internet : Yes/ No TM To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Thanjavur District, Thanjavur.

2.The Inspector of Police, West Police Station, Thanjavur, Thanjavur District.

3.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

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G.ILANGOVAN, J TM Order made in Dated :27.03.2023 4/4