Raja. M v. The Assistant Election Officer/District Supplies And Consumer Protection Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 10.04.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN and W.M.P.(MD)No.8142 of 2024 M.Raja ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Assistant Election Officer / District Supplies and Consumer Protection Officer, Theni, Theni District.

2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Theni, Theni District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Palanichettipatti Police Station, Theni District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for the records pertaining to the rejection order in Na.Ka.No.3949/2024/E1-63 dated 28.03.2024 passed by the 1st respondent and quash the same and consequently direct the respondents to grant permission and protection for conducting Adal Padal Program scheduled to be held on 11.04.2024 at 7.00 pm to 10.00 pm in connection with "Thiruvizha" at Arulmigu Sri Kaliamman Thirukovil at Aranmanai Pudur Village, Theni Taluk, Theni District. 1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.V.Manikandan For Respondents : Mr.T.Villavankothai, Addl. Government Pleader for R1.

Mr.Albert James, Govt. Advocate (Crl. Side) for R2 & R3.

ORDER

Heard both sides. With the consent of the learned counsel on either side, this writ petition is taken up for disposal at the admission stage itself. 2.The petitioner wants to conduct the petition mentioned event which was also permitted. However, permission to conduct Adal Padal and Karakattam were denied. My attention is drawn to the circular memorandum dated 01.06.2023 issued by the Director General of Police, Tamil Nadu. It can be seen therefrom that there is no objection as such for conducting the cultural programmes. Merely because election is impounding, permission need not be refused. The petitioner however has to abide by the conditions set out in the said circular memorandum. The circular memorandum shall form part of this order. The petitioner has to adhere to the conditions stipulated therein. The impugned condition No.2 is alone set aside. The petitioner is permitted to conduct the petition mentioned event.

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3.This writ petition is allowed accordingly. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed.

10.04.2024 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias Issue order copy on 10.04.2024.

To:- 1.The Assistant Election Officer / District Supplies and Consumer Protection Officer, Theni, Theni District.

2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Theni, Theni District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Palanichettipatti Police Station, Theni District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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