Sundaralingam v. The Superintendent Of Police

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 10.05.2023

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN AND THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY Sundaralingam ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Superintendent of Police, O/o. Superintendent of Police, Dindigul District.

2. The Inspector of Police, Batlagundu Police Station, Nilakottai Taluk, Dindigul District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to grant necessary permission and provide adequate police protection for conducting the Village Cultural Program on 17.05.2023 at about 07.00 P.M. to 11.00 P.M., as part of temple festival of Arulmighu Shri Maha Parameswari Mariamman Temple at Old Batlagundu Village, Nilakkottai Taluk, Dindigul District, by considering the representation dated 06.05.2023.

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For Petitioner :Mr. K.Yasar Arafath For Respondents :Mr. R.Suresh Kumar Additional Government Pleader

O R D E R

********** Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. The petitioner had submitted the petition mentioned application to the second respondent seeking permission to hold the petition mentioned event. The learned counsel for the petitioner submits that there is no rival claim as to who should organize the event and the petitioner is ready to abide by any condition that may be stipulated by the second respondent.

3. The second respondent is directed to issue proceedings permitting the petitioner to hold the petition mentioned event. It is open to the second respondent to stipulate appropriate conditions and the same shall be adhered to in letter and spirit by the petitioner herein. The learned Additional Government Pleader is directed to inform the second respondent about the passing of this order without waiting for the certified copy.

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4. The writ petition stands allowed. No costs. [G.R.S.,J.] [S.S.Y.,J.] 10.05.2023 Index:Yes/No Internet:Yes/No NCC:Yes/No Indu/Am To

1. The Superintendent of Police, O/o. Superintendent of Police, Dindigul District.

2. The Inspector of Police, Batlagundu Police Station, Nilakottai Taluk, Dindigul District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

AND S.SRIMATHY, J.

Indu/Am 0RDER MADE IN 10.05.2023 4/4