Sivalingam 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 Sivalingam ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Superintendent of Police Pudukottai District, Pudukottai.

2.The Sub Inspector of Police Viralimalai Police Station, Pudukottai 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 to the petitioner to organize dance program (Adal Padal) on 14.05.2023 from 07.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. at Sri Maha Mariyamman Temple with light and sound by considering the petitioner's representation dated 06.05.2023 . 1/4

For Petitioner :Mr.A.Azhageson For Respondents :Mr.S.Shanmugavel 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 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 Additional Government Pleader 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 RM/SKN To 1.The Superintendent of Police Pudukottai District, Pudukottai.

2.The Sub Inspector of Police Viralimalai Police Station, Pudukottai District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

AND S.SRIMATHY, J.

RM/SKN ORDER MADE IN 11.05.2023 4/4