Lenin Bharathi. C 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 C.Lenin Bharathi ... Petitioner Vs.

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

2.The Inspector of Police, Taluk Police Station, Devakottai, Sivagangai 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 give permission and police protection to conduct cultural program (Adal Padal) on 23.05.2023 during the temple festival of Sri Muthumariyamman Temple Temple situate at Rayapattinam Village, Muppaiyur Post, Devakottai Taluk, Sivagangai District by considering the representation of the petitioner dated 08.05.2023. 1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Sekar For Respondents : Mrs.S.Jeyapriya, Government Advocate.

O R D E R

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

2. The petitioner had submitted the petition mentioned application to the respondents 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 2/4

learned Government Advocate 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.] 10.05.2023 Index:Yes/No Internet:Yes/No NCC:Yes/No ias To:- 1.The Superintendent of Police, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.

2.The Inspector of Police, Taluk Police Station, Devakottai, Sivagangai District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

AND S.SRIMATHY, J.

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