Madras High CourtWP(MD)/10550/2023disposed of

Thangavel Asari.M v. The Superintendent Of Police

2023-05-24Honourable Mr Justice P.Vadamalai4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 24.05.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE P.VADAMALAI M.Thangavel Asari ... Petitioner Vs.

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

2.The Inspector of Police, Manur Police Station, Tirunelveli.

3.N.Murugan 4.N.Gopal Asari 5.N.Subbiah @ Subbukutti ... Respondents (R3 to R5 are impleaded vide Court order dated 11.05.2023 in W.M.P. (MD).No.10005 of 2023 in W.P.(MD).No.10550 of 2023) Prayer:

Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1 and 2 respondents to permit the petitioner to conduct Thirumal Poojai in the Tamil month of Vaikasi 19 situated at S.No.718/1, Manur Vilalge, Tirunelveli District, on 02.06.2023 at 06.00 a.m. to 06.00 p.m. and to give adequate police protection based on the petitioner's representation dated 12.04.2023.

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For Petitioner : Mr.T.Selvan For Respondents : Mr.M.Veeranthiran for R1 & R2 Government Advocate (Crl.side) Mr.J.Jeyakumaran for R3 to R5

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1 and 2 respondents to permit the petitioner to conduct Thirumal Poojai in the Tamil month of Vaikasi 19 situated at S.No.718/1, Manur Vilalge, Tirunelveli District, on 02.06.2023 at 06.00 a.m. to 06.00 p.m. and to give adequate police protection, based on the petitioner's representation dated 12.04.2023.

2. Heard the learned counsel on either side.

3. The petitioner's request for conducting the cultural programme has not been acted upon by the respondent police, which prompted the petitioner to file the present writ petition.

4.When the matter is taken up for hearing, the learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) would submit that the representation given by the petitioner will be considered by the second respondent within a short period. 2/4

5.Recording the submission made by the learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side), without going into the merits of the case, this Court directed to the second respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 13.04.2023, on or before 31.05.2023 and pass appropriate orders on its merits and in accordance with law. 6.With the above directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

24.05.2023 Internet : Yes Index : Yes/No Speaking/Non Speaking order TM To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Tirunelveli, Tirunelveli District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Manur Police Station, Tirunelveli.

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P.VADAMALAI , J.

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