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Pitchaimuthu.A v. The Deputy Superintendent Of Police

2022-07-06Honourable Mr Justice V.Sivagnanam3 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 06.07.2022 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE V.SIVAGNANAM A.Pitchaimuthu ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Thirumangalam Taluk, Madurai District.

2.The Sub Inspector of Police, Thirumangalam Police Station, Madurai 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 to conduct the "Kabadddi Match" on 09.07.2022 and 10.07.2022 from 07.00 p.m. to 6.00 a.m. nearby Melaurappanur, Thirumangalam Taluk, Madurai District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 28.06.2022. For Petitioner : Mr.B.Dhinesh Kumar For Respondents : Mr.M.Sakthi Kumar Government Advocate (crl.side)

O R D E R

This writ petitioner filed this Writ Petition seeking for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to grant permission to conduct the Kabadddi Match on 09.07.2022 and 10.07.2022 from 07.00 p.m. to 6.00 a.m. nearby Melaurappanur, Thirumangalam Taluk, Madurai District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 28.06.2022. 2.Mr.M.Sakthi Kumar, learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) takes notice for the respondents. By consent, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

3.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner has decided to conduct Kabadi Tournament, which is scheduled to be held on 09.07.2022 and 10.07.2022 from 07.00 p.m. to 6.00 a.m. nearby Melaurappanur, Thirumangalam Taluk, Madurai District. Hence, he sought permission of the police by giving a representation dated 28.06.2022. But, the respondents have not considered the said representation. Since no order was passed, the petitioner has come before this Court for the above said relief. 1/3

4.The learned Government Advocate (criminal side) appearing for the respondent police would submit that the respondents have received the representation of the petitioner and the same is pending for consideration.

5.I have considered the submission of the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate (criminal side) appearing for the respondents police. 6.It is brought to the notice of this Court that the Director General of Police, Tamil Nadu, Chennai had issued a circular memorandum in Rc.007301/Genl.I (1)/2019, dated 09.04.2019, along with instructions to the Inspectors of Police throughout Tamil Nadu for consideration of applications seeking permission for conducting sports. Therefore, in view of the detailed circular and guidelines issued by the Director General of Police, the second respondent police is hereby directed to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 28.06.2022 and pass suitable orders based on the above said circular.

7.With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No cost.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar (RTI) // True Copy // 06/07/2022 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) To 1.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Thirumangalam Taluk, Madurai District.

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

3.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

+1 CC to M/s.B.DHINESH KUMAR, Advocate ( SR-30052[F] dated 06/07/2022 ) 06.07.2022 RS (06.07.2022) 2P-5C 2/3

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