M.Karthikeyan 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 M.Karthikeyan ... Petitioner Vs.

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

2.The Inspector of Police, Kundrakudi Police Station, 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 grant permission and necessary protection to conduct the "Adal Padal" Programme on 20.05.2023 at 06.00 p.m., to 11.00 P.m., in connecting with "Thiru Vizha" of Arulmigu Sri Anthara Nachiamman, Sri Loga Nayaki Ammal Thirukovil at Aththangudi Village, Karaikudi Taluk, Sivagangai District.

For Petitioner :Mr.V.Manikandan For Respondents :Mr.R.Suresh Kumar Additional Government Pleader 1/4

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 respondent about the passing of this order without waiting for the certified copy.

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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, Sivagangai, Sivagangai District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Kundrakudi Police Station, Sivagangai District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

AND S.SRIMATHY, J.

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