Mr.M.Sheik Abdul Kader, v. The District Collector,
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 01.09.2017
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.S.SUNDAR W.P.(MD) No.16517 of 2017 and W.M.P.(MD) No.13148 of 2017 M.Sheik Abdul Kader ... Petitioner Vs.
1.The District Collector, O/o the District Collector Office, Ramanathapuram District, Ramanathapuram.
2.The Superintendent of Police, O/o the Superintendent of Police, Collectorate Campus, Ramanathapuram District, Ramanathapuram.
3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, O/o the Revenue Divisional Officer, G.H.Road, Ramanathapuram District, Ramanathapuram.
4.The Tahsildar, O/o. The Tahsildar Office, Vandikara Street, Ramanathapuram District, Ramanathapuram.
5.The Inspector of Police, Bazar Police Station, Ramanathapuram District, Ramanathapuram, 6.The Village Administrative Officer, O/o the Village Administrative Office, Soorankottai Group, Ramanathapuram District, Ramanathapuram.
... Respondents
PRAYER:
Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus to forbear the respondents from interfering with the peaceful functioning of the Madharasha at Al-Hudah Madharsha Palli, Mahar Nonbu Pottal Road, Ramanathapuram.
For Petitioner : Mr.Imran for M/s.Ajmal Associates For Respondents : Mr.A.K.Baskara Pandian, Special Government Pleader
O R D E R
This writ petition has been filed for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus to forbear the respondents from interfering with the peaceful functioning of the Madharasha at Al-Hudah Madharsha Palli, Mahar Nonbu Pottal Road, Ramanathapuram. 2.Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents.
3.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the elders and women folk want permission and police protection for offering their prayer during Bakrid and hence, the second respondent may be directed to permit them to offer their prayer any time before 05.00 p.m. on 02.09.2017. 4.Considering the grievance of the women folk of muslim community, the second respondent is directed to consider the representation of the petitioner and if necessary, give permission and police protection for the women and children of muslim community to offer their prayer at least for an hour on 02.09.2017 at Al-Hudah Madharsha Palli, Mahar Nonbu Pottal Road, Ramanathapuram. When the permission is granted by the second respondent, the petitioner and their men shall ensure absolute peace in the area in which the Madharasha is located. The petitioner or a representative of the petitioner shall be permitted to see the second respondent and an order shall be passed before 12.00 p.m. today.
5.With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. Consequently, the connected Writ Miscellaneous Petition is closed.
Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CS-II) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar
To 1.The District Collector, O/o the District Collector Office, Ramanathapuram District, Ramanathapuram.
2.The Superintendent of Police, O/o the Superintendent of Police, Collectorate Campus, Ramanathapuram District, Ramanathapuram.
3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, O/o the Revenue Divisional Officer, G.H.Road, Ramanathapuram District, Ramanathapuram.
4.The Tahsildar, O/o. The Tahsildar Office, Vandikara Street, Ramanathapuram District, Ramanathapuram.
5.The Inspector of Police, Bazar Police Station, Ramanathapuram District, Ramanathapuram, 6.The Village Administrative Officer, O/o the Village Administrative Office, Soorankottai Group, Ramanathapuram District, Ramanathapuram.
+1CC TO AJMAL ASSOCIATES, ADVOCATE, SR NO.76174 W.P.(MD).No.16517 of 2017 01.09.2017 TA MS/PN-AAM/SAR.1/01.09.2017/3P.8C