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Manikandan.S v. The Superintendent Of Police

2022-07-13Honourable Mr Justice V.Sivagnanam5 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 13.07.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE V.SIVAGNANAM W.P(MD).No.14958 of 2022 and W.M.P(MD).Nos.10705, 10706 and 10709 of 2022 S.Manikandan : Petitioner Vs

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

2. The Deputy Superintendent Of Police, Kamuthi Sub Division, Kamuthi, Ramanathapuram District.

3. The Sub - Inspector of Police, Kamuthi Police Station, Ramanathapuram District.

: Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, to call for the 1/5

records pertaining to the impugned order passed by the third respondent in the proceedings in Na.Ka.No. 128/F1PS/RMD/2022 dated 07.07.2022 and quash the same as illegal and consequently directing the respondents to grant permission and afford protection for conducting the Kabadi Tournament scheduled from 15.07.2022 at 9.00 p.m. to 16.07.2022 at 3.00 p.m and for usage of mike set during the said tournament at K.Veppankulam, Kamuthi Taluk, Ramanathapuram District.

For Petitioner : M/s Mayilvahana Rajendran.C, For Respondents : Mr.M.Sakthi Kumar, Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed in the nature of Certiorarified Mandamus, to quash the order passed by the third respondent in Na.Ka.No. 128/F1PS/RMD/2022 dated 07.07.2022 and consequently direct the respondents to grant permission and afford protection for conducting the Kabadi Tournament, which is scheduled to be held from 15.07.2022 at 9.00 2/5

p.m. to 16.07.2022 at 3.00 p.m and for usage of mike set during the said tournament at K.Veppankulam, Kamuthi Taluk, Ramanathapuram District. 2.The learned Counsel appearing for the petitioner pleaded to quash the order passed by the third respondent in Na.Ka.No. 128/F1PS/RMD/2022 dated 07.07.2022. Further he seeks a direction to the respondents to grant permission for conducting Kabadi Tournament from 15.07.2022 to 16.07.2022 at K.Veppankulam, Kamuthi Taluk, Ramanathapuram District. 3.The learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) submitted that there is a possibility of clash between two groups. However, the respondent police gave permission to other temple functions but, only preventing this Kabadi Tournament and Keda Muttu event.

4.The jurisdictional Inspector of Police is also present before this Court and expressed his apprehension in giving permission for conducting the Kabadi Tournament and Keda Muttu event.

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5.In view of the above, this writ petition stands dismissed. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. 13.07.2022 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No lr 4/5

V.SIVAGNANAM, J.

lr To

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

2. The Deputy Superintendent Of Police, Kamuthi Sub Division, Kamuthi, Ramanathapuram District.

3. The Sub - Inspector of Police, Kamuthi Police Station, Ramanathapuram District.

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

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