Madras High CourtWP(MD)/11346/2023disposed of

Kathiravan v. The Superintendent Of Police

2023-05-04Honourable Mrs Justice R. Tharani4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 04.05.2023

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MRS.JUSTICE R.THARANI Kathiravan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Superintendent of Police, Thanjavur Disrict.

2.The Inspector of Police, Pattukottai Taluk 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 herein to grant permission and provide adequate protection for conducting Adal Padal programme on 08.05.2023 between 07.00 pm., to 10.00 pm., in pursuance to Arulmigu Sree Sooramahaliamman Temple festival conducted by the people of Kattavelalartheru, Soorapallam Village, Pattukottai Taluk, Thanjavur District by considering the representations dated 26.04.2023 and 28.04.2023. 1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.C.Senthil Murugan For Respondents : Mr.E.Antony Sahaya Prabahar, Additional Public Prosecutor

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondents herein to grant permission and provide adequate protection for conducting Adal Padal programme on 08.05.2023 between 07.00 pm., to 10.00 pm., in pursuance to Arulmigu Sree Sooramahaliamman Temple festival conducted by the people of Kattavelalartheru, Soorapallam Village, Pattukottai Taluk, Thanjavur District by considering the representations dated 26.04.2023 and 28.04.2023.

2.On the side of the petitioner, it is stated that the petitioner gave representation for permission to conduct Adal Padal on 08.05.2023 and the same is still pending on the file of the second respondent and he seeks permission to conduct Adal Padal on 08.05.2023. 2/4

3.Giving permission to conduct Adal Padal is the duty of the respondents and it is not the duty of this Court to grant permission. Hence, the respondents are directed to dispose of the representation of the petitioner dated 26.04.2023 and 28.04.2023 within a period of two days and to inform the decision to the petitioner. Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs.

04.05.2023 NCC :

Yes / No Index :

Yes / No Internet :

Yes / No gns To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Thanjavur Disrict.

2.The Inspector of Police, Pattukottai Taluk Police Station, Thanjavur District.

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R.THARANI, J., gns 04.05.2023 4/4