Rajalakshmi M v. The Superintendent Of Police

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED:28.04.2023 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.ILANGOVAN M.Rajalakshmi ... Petitioner Vs.

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

2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Office of the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Pattukottai Sub Division, Thanjavur District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Sethubavachathiram Police Station, Thanjavur District.

... Respondents 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 Adal Padal Programme on 01.05.2023 at about 10.00 p.m., in connection with festival in Arulmigu Sri Adaikalamkatha Ayyanar Temple at Pukkarambai, Thillankadu Village, Thanjavur District by considering the 1/5

petitioner's representation dated 25.04.2023 in accordance with law within the time stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Alagumani For Respondents : Mr.R.Suresh Kumar Government Advocate (Crl.side)

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 Adal Padal Programme on 01.05.2023 at about 10.00 p.m., in connection with festival in Arulmigu Sri Adaikalamkatha Ayyanar Temple at Pukkarambai, Thillankadu Village, Thanjavur District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 25.04.2023.

2. Mr.R.Suresh Kumar, learned Government Advocate (Crl.side) takes notice for the respondents. By consent, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

3. The learned Government Advocate(Crl.side) appearing for the respondents would submit that two rival groups are performing the above 2/5

said festival. Both of them individually filed representations seeking permission to conduct the festival on the very same day itself. Because of the rivalry between the two groups, they advised to arrange the event jointly on the same day, but both of them are not willing. On the basis of the rivalry, there is an apprehension of breach of peace. Hence, the representation has been rejected by an order dated 26.04.2023.

4. Let the paper be served on the petitioner. Since the representation of the petitioner was rejected vide order dated 26.04.2023, this Writ Petition has become infructuous. No costs. 28.04.2023 NCC :Yes/No Index :Yes/No Internet : Yes/ No pnn To 3/5

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

2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Office of the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Pattukottai Sub Division, Thanjavur District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Sethubavachathiram Police Station, Thanjavur District.

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

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G.ILANGOVAN, J pnn Order made in Dated :28.04.2023 5/5