Madras High CourtWP(MD)/9880/2023disposed of

Mani v. The Deputy Superintendent Of Police

2023-04-26Honourable Mr Justice G.Ilangovan4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 26.04.2023 CORAM :

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

1.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Thanjavur Sub Division, Thanjavur District. ... Respondent No.1 2.The Inspector of Police, Ammapettai Police Station, Thanjavur District.

... Respondent No.2 PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the Respondents to grant permission and necessary protection to conduct the cultural programs i.e., on 05.05.2023 to 09.05.2023 including "Aadal Padal" Programme on 06.05.2023 at about 06.00 P.M to 10.30 P.M in the eve of "Chithirai Mulunilavu Peru Vizha" of Arulmighu Nagakanniamman Kovil, Puliyakudi, Papanasam Taluk, Thanjavur District.

For Petitioner : Mr.Venkatesan.S For Respondents : Mr.R.Suresh Kumar Government Advocate(Crl. Side) 1/4

O R D E R

The writ petitioner filed this Writ Petition seeking for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the Respondents to grant permission and necessary protection to conduct the cultural programs i.e., on 05.05.2023 to 09.05.2023 including "Aadal Padal" Programme on 06.05.2023 at about 06.00 P.M to 10.30 P.M in the eve of "Chithirai Mulunilavu Peru Vizha" of Arulmighu Nagakanniamman Kovil, Puliyakudi, Papanasam Taluk, Thanjavur District.

2.Mr.R.Suresh Kumar, learned Government Advocate(Crl. Side) takes notice for the respondents.

3.The respondent police present before this Court and submitted that in the year 2021, there was a communal problem, over which, several cases have been registered. But, after that there is no problem in that area.

4.If the respondent police apprehends any breach of peace or any law and order problem, let the second respondent conduct enquiry on the above said representation by summoning the petitioner and all necessary 2/4

parties and on the basis of the outcome of the enquiry, orders shall be passed forthwith.

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

26.04.2023 NCC :Yes/No Index :Yes/No Internet : Yes/ No TM To 1.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Thanjavur Sub Division, Thanjavur District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Ammapettai Police Station, 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 26.04.2023 4/4