Prabhakaran .A.K v. The Superintendent Of Police

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 04.05.2023

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR A.K.Prabhakaran ... Petitioner Vs.

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

2.The Inspector of Police, Thiruvaiyaru Police Station, Thanjavur.

... 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 to provide police protection to perform "Band Clarinet" during the "Chariot Procession" on 06.05.2023 between 1.00 p.m., to 5.00 p.m., in pursuant to Sri Dharmasamvarthaniambal Sri Panchanatheeswaraswami Aiyarappar Kovil Sapthasthana Thiruvizha situated at Thiruvaiyaru, Thanjavur District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 28.04.2023. 1/5

For Petitioner : Mr.R.L.Dhilipan Pandian For Respondents : Mr.K.S.Selvaganesan, Additional Government Pleader

O R D E R

********** (Order of the Court was made by M.DHANDAPANI,J) Mr.K.S.Selvaganesan, learned Additional Government Pleader, takes notice on behalf of the respondents.

2. With the consent of both sides, this writ petition is taken up for final hearing at the admission stage itself.

3. Prayer in this writ petition reads as follows: "For the reasons stated in the accompanying affidavit, it is therefore prayed that this Hon-ble Court may be pleased to issue a WRIT OF MANDAMUS directing the respondents to grant permission and to provide police protection to perform "Band Clarinet" during the "Chariot Procession" on 06.05.2023 between 1.00 p.m., to 5.00 p.m., in pursuant to Sri Dharmasamvarthaniambal Sri Panchanatheeswaraswami Aiyarappar Kovil 2/5

Sapthasthana Thiruvizha situated at Thiruvaiyaru, Thanjavur District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 28.04.2023."

4. Since the programme is scheduled to be held on 06.05.2023, the respondents are directed to consider the application of the petitioner dated 28.04.2023 and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law on or before 05.05.2023.

5. The writ petition is disposed of with the above directions. No costs.

[M.D.I.,J.] [R.V.,J.] 04.05.2023 Index:Yes/No Internet:Yes/No NCC:Yes/No VSM/PM Note : Issue Order copy on 04.05.2023 3/5

To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Thanjavur, Thanjavur District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Thiruvaiyaru Police Station, Thanjavur.

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M.DHANDAPANI, J.

AND R.VIJAYAKUMAR, J.

VSM/PM 0RDER MADE IN 04.05.2023 5/5