Mari. V v. The Superintendent Of Police

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 11.05.2023

CORAM:

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

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

2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Keezhakkarai Division, Ramanathapuram District.

3.The Sub-Inspector of Police, Sikkal Police Station, Ramanathapuram District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Certiorarifed Mandamus, to call for the records on the file of the third respondent in connection with the impugned order of rejection passed by him vide his proceedings in e.f.vz;.06/rp.fh.ep./,uhk/2023 dated 23.04.2023 and quash the same as illegal, arbitrary and consequently direct the respondents to grant permission and necessary protection to conduct Kabadi Tournament at 1/4

Athankothangudi Village, Muthukulathur Taluk, Ramanathapuram District on 26.05.2023 to 27.05.2023 from 06.00 PM onwards based on the petitioner's representation, dated 23.04.2023. For Petitioner :Mr.M.Mohanasundaram For Respondents :Mrs.D.Farjana Ghoushia Special Government Pleader

O R D E R

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

2. The petitioner wants to hold the petition mentioned sports event. His request was rejected by the third respondent. Challenging the rejection order, this writ petition came to be filed.

3. The petitioner states that he will act as a nodal person to ensure the smooth conduct of the event. This undertaking is recorded.

4. The learned Special Government Pleader reiterated the objections set out in the impugned order.

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5. We went through the same. We are of the view that the objections are rather of general nature. No specific particulars have been set out. The petitioner is also not having any bad antecedent. Therefore, the impugned proceedings is set aside. We direct the third respondent to issue proceedings permitting the holding of the event. The third respondent also shall stipulate appropriate conditions to ensure the smooth conduct of the event. The petitioner is directed to strictly adhere to the same in letter and spirit. The learned Special Government Pleader is directed to inform the third respondent about the passing of this order without waiting for the certified copy.

6. The writ petition stands allowed. No costs. [G.R.S.,J.] [S.S.Y.,J.] 11.05.2023 Index:Yes/No Internet:Yes/No NCC:Yes/No SJ/SN 3/4

G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

AND S.SRIMATHY, J.

SJ/SN To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Ramanathapuram District, Ramanathapuram.

2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Keezhakkarai Division, Ramanathapuram District.

3.The Sub-Inspector of Police, Sikkal Police Station, Ramanathapuram District.

ORDER MADE IN 11.05.2023 4/4