Poyyamozhi Pulavar 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 and W.M.P(MD) No.10170 of 2023 Poyyamozhi Pulavar ... Petitioner Vs.

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

2. The Inspector of Police, Pappanadu 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 Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for the entire records pertaining to the impugned order dated 08.05.2023 passed by the 2nd respondent and quash the same and consequently direct the Respondents to accord permission for conducting Aadal Padal cultural program which is scheduled to be taken place on 14.05.2023, 16.05.2023 and 17.05.2023 in connection with the Vaikasi Urchava festival of Sri Veeramakali amman temple situated at Kannukudi west, Orathandu taluk, Thanjavur district.

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For Petitioner :Mr.M.Pitchai Muthu For Respondents :Mr.R.Suresh Kumar 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 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 learned Additional 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. Consequently, connected Miscellaneous Petition is closed. No costs.

[G.R.S.,J.] [S.S.Y.,J.] 11.05.2023 Index:Yes/No Internet:Yes/No NCC:Yes/No am/Indu To

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

2. The Inspector of Police, Pappanadu Police Station, Thanjavur District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

AND S.SRIMATHY, J.

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