Rajendran v. The Deputy Superintendent Of Police

W.P.(MD)No.13990 of 2020 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 07.10.2020

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.13990 of 2020 and W.M.P.(MD)No.11641 of 2020 Rajendran ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Deputy Superintendant of Police, Thirumangalam Division, Madurai District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Thirumangalam Town Police Station, Madurai District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to give permission to the petitioner to bring the Mulaipari and Spiritual water to temple to perform the worship on 06.10.2020 and 08.10.2020 daily from 06.00 p.m. to 09.00 p.m. and on 07.10.2020 from 07.00 a.m. to 09.00 a.m. at Mariammal Temple at Chokkanathanpatti, Kappalur, Thirumangalam, Madurai. For Petitioner : Mr.K.Navaneetharaja For Respondents : Mr.R.Srinivasan, Government Advocate.

O R D E R

Heard the learned counsel on either side. With their consent, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

2.The petitioner wants this Court to direct the respondents to permit the petitioner to hold the pooja function for the petition mentioned temple on 08.10.2020 from 06.00 pm to 09.00 pm. The petitioner firmly states that as regards Mariammal temple there is absolutely no dispute whatsoever. There is no communal issue and there is no rival claim. The petitioner gives a further undertaking that he will ensure that the entire event is conducted in a most peaceful manner. The petitioner is ready to abide by any advisory that may be issued by the respondents herein. 3.Recording the petitioner's undertaking, the respondents are directed to permit the petitioner to conduct the pooja event for the petition mentioned temple on 08.10.2020 from 06.00 pm to 09.00 pm. It is open to the respondents to stipulate appropriate conditions for ensuring the smooth conduct of the event. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 1/2

W.P.(MD)No.13990 of 2020 4.The writ petition is allowed on these terms. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CS III) // True Copy // / /2020 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) ias Note: In view of the present lock down owing to COVID-19 pandemic, a web copy of the order may be utilized for official purposes, but, ensuring that the copy of the order that is presented is the correct copy, shall be the responsibility of the advocate/litigant concerned. To:

1.The Deputy Superintendant of Police, Thirumangalam Division, Madurai District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Thirumangalam Town Police Station, Madurai District.

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