Ilayaraja .R 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 R.Ilayaraja ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Superintendent of Police Madurai District.

2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Samayanallur, Madurai District.

3.The Inspector of Police Nagamalai Pudukottai Police Station, Nagamalai Pudukottai, Madurai 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 give necessary police protection to conducting the Aadal Padal on 21.05.2023 at 07.00 P.M. to 1/5

10.00 P.M., Arulmigu Sri Muniyandi, Sri Muthumariamman, Sri Pathirakaliamman Thirukovil Vaikasi Festival in Melakuilkudi Village, Nagamalai Pudukottai, Madurai District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 02.05.2023.

For Petitioner :Mr.R.Sivakumar For Respondents :Mrs.D.Farjana 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 third respondent.

3. The third respondent is directed to issue proceedings permitting the petitioner to hold the petition mentioned event. It is open 2/5

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.

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 RM/SKN 3/5

To 1.The Superintendent of Police Madurai District.

2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Samayanallur, Madurai District.

3.The Inspector of Police Nagamalai Pudukottai Police Station, Nagamalai Pudukottai, Madurai District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

AND S.SRIMATHY, J.

RM/SKN ORDER MADE IN 10.05.2023 5/5