Ilayaraja 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 Illaiyaraja ... Petitioner Vs.

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

2.The Inspector of Police, Pattukottai Taluk Police Station, Thanjavur 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 to conduct the Gramiya Cultural Program in "Shree Sakthi Vinayagar Temple" at Soorankadu Village at Pattukottai Block in Thanjavur District on 22.05.2023 by considering the petitioner's representation dated 26.04.2023 within the period that may be stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner :Mr.V.Vishnu For Respondents :Mrs.D.Farjana Ghoushia Special Government Pleader 1/4

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 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.S.,J.] [S.S.Y.,J.] 11.05.2023 Index :Yes/No Internet :Yes/No NCC :Yes/No Vsm/Sbn To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Thanjavur District, Thanjavur.

2.The Inspector of Police, Pattukottai Taluk Police Station, Thanjavur District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

AND S.SRIMATHY, J.

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