Madras High CourtWP(MD)/11505/2023allowed

Prakash. S v. The Superintendent Of Police

2023-05-10Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan,Honourable Mrs Justice S.Srimathy4 pages

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 Prakash. S ... Petitioner Vs.

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

2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Lalgudi, Trichy District.

3. The Inspector of Police, Lalgudi Police Station, Trichy 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 protection for cultural event namely Adal Padal scheduled to be held on 22.05.2023 and 24.05.2023 at about 07.00 pm to 11.00 pm in connection with in Arulmighu Sri Maha Maari Amman Temple and Sri Maha Kaali Amman Temple, at Angarai village, Lalgudi taluk, Trichy-621703, by consider the petitioner's representation 1/4

dated 02.05.2023.

For Petitioner :Mr.B.Karthikeyan For Respondents :Mrs.D.Farjan Ghoushia Special 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 third 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 third respondent is directed to issue proceedings permitting the petitioner to hold the petition mentioned event. It is open to the third respondent to stipulate appropriate conditions and the same shall be adhered to in letter and spirit by the petitioner herein. The learned Special Government Pleader is directed to inform the third respondent about the passing of this order without waiting for the certified copy. 2/4

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, Trichy District, Trichy.

2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Lalgudi, Trichy District.

3. The Inspector of Police, Lalgudi Police Station, Trichy District.

G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

AND 3/4

S.SRIMATHY, J.

Indu/Am 0RDER MADE IN 10.05.2023 4/4