Madras High CourtWP(MD)/11646/2023allowed

Pitchaimani .J 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 J.Pitchaimani ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Superintendent of Police, Theni District, Theni District 2.The Inspector of Police, Allinagaram Police Station, Allinagaram Theni 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 second respondent to grant permission and protection for conducting ''Thiru Vizha" festival followed by cultural program including the Adal Padal programme to be held on 17.05.2023 between 07.00 p.m to 10.00 p.m in Arulmigu Moonkeel Muthumariamman Kovil at Boomaiyagoundanpatti, Allinagaram, Theni, Theni District based on the petitioner's representation dated 08.05.2023. 1/4

For Petitioner :Mr.B.Bethanasamy For Respondents : Mr.S.Shanmugavel 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 Government Advocate 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 CM/PS To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Theni District, Theni District 2.The Inspector of Police, Allinagaram Police Station, Allinagaram Theni District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

AND S.SRIMATHY, J.

CM/PS 0RDER MADE IN 10.05.2023 4/4