Palani 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 Palani ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Superintendent of Police, Thanjavur Thanjavur District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Maruvur Police Station, Thanjavur.

... 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 and to provide police protection to conduct "Gramiya Kalai Nigalchi" and "Adal Padal" dance programme on 22.05.2023 and 24.05.2023 respectively from 06.00 pm to 11.00 pm respectively in pursuant to 75th year Thiruvizha of Arulmigu Sri Selva Vinayagar, Sri Vinayagar, Sri Murugaperumal, Sri Sandhanakaruppu, Sri Maduraiveeran, Sri Marriamman Alayam situated at Melasathanur, Thiruvaiyaru, Thanjavur District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 05.05.2023 within the time stipulation as prescribed 1/4

by this Court.

For Petitioner :Mr.RL.Dhilipan Pandian 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 second respondent seeking permission to hold the petition mentioned events. The learned counsel for the petitioner submits that there is no rival claim as to who should organize the events 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 events. 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 2/4

learned Special Government Pleader is directed to inform the second 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.] 11.05.2023 Index:Yes/No Internet:Yes/No NCC:Yes/No SJ/SN To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Thanjavur Thanjavur District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Maruvur Police Station, Thanjavur.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

AND S.SRIMATHY, J.

SJ/SN 0RDER MADE IN 11.05.2023 4/4