Rajagopal 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 Rajagopal ... Petitioner Vs.

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

2.The Inspector of Police, Jambunathapuram Police Station, Jambunathapuram, Tiruchirappalli 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 and protection for cultural event namely Adal Padal scheduled to be held on 16.05.2023 about 7.00 p.m. to 11.00 p.m., in connection with "Vaikasi Thiruvizha" in the month of "Vaikasi" in Arulmigu Sri Mariamman and Sri Vinayagar Temple at V.Nalliyampatti, T.Puthupatti, Musiri Taluk, Tiruchrappalli District - 621 217 by considering the petitioner's representation dated 02.05.2023. 1/4

For Petitioner :Mr.K.Kaleeswaran For Respondents : Ms.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 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 Government Advocate is directed to inform the second 2/4

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 vsm/sbn To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Tiruchirappalli, Tiruchirappalli District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Jambunathapuram Police Station, Jambunathapuram, Tiruchirappalli District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

AND S.SRIMATHY, J.

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