Madras High CourtWP(MD)/11671/2023allowed

Santhosh. R v. The Superintendent Of Police

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

1 W.P.(MD)NO.11671 OF 2023 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 W.P.(MD)No.11671 of 2023 R.Santhosh ... Petitioner Vs.

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

2. The Inspector of Police, Aranthangi police station, Pudukkottai District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents herein to grant permission and protection to conduct the Aadalum Paadalum dance programme on 27.05.2023 from 08.00 pm to 11.00 pm in pursuant to the Vaikasi festival of Arulmighu Sri Muthumariamman temple, situated at Thirunallur South Village and Post, Aranthangi Taluk, Pudukkottai District, by considering the petitioners representation dated 28.04.2023. 1/4

2 W.P.(MD)NO.11671 OF 2023 For Petitioner : Mr.M.Suresh For Respondents : M/s.D.Farjana Ghoushia, Special Government Pleader.

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O R D E R

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. The petitioner had submitted the petition mentioned application to the respondents 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 Special 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.SWAMINATHAN,J.) (S.SRIMATHY,J.) 10.05.2023 NCS : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No PMU To:

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

2. The Inspector of Police, Aranthangi police station, Pudukkottai District.

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4 W.P.(MD)NO.11671 OF 2023 G.R.SWAMINATHAN,J.

AND S.SRIMATHY,J.

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