Madras High CourtWP(MD)/15217/2022disposed of

Manivannan. P v. The Superintendent Of Police

2022-07-14Honourable Mr Justice V.Sivagnanam5 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED:14.07.2022 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE V.SIVAGNANAM P.Manivannan : Petitioner Vs

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

2. The Inspector of Police, Gangaikondann Police Station, Tirunelveli 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 as well as necessary police protection for conducting Kabadi Tournament, which is scheduled to be held between 16.07.2022 and 18.07.2022 at Anaithalaiyur Village, Gangaikondan based on the petitioner's representation, dated 27.06.2022 For Petitioner : M/s. Saravanan. M, For Respondents : Mr.M.Sakthi Kumar, Government Advocate (Crl.Side) 1/5

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 as well as necessary police protection for conducting Kabadi Tournament, which is scheduled to be held between 16.07.2022 and 18.07.2022 at Anaithalaiyur Village, Gangaikondan based on the petitioner's representation, dated 27.06.2022 2.The 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 between 16.07.2022 and 18.07.2022 at Anaithalaiyur Village, Gangaikondan. Hence, he sought permission of the police by giving a representation dated 27.06.2022. But, the second respondent has not considered the said representation. Since no order was passed, the petitioner has come before this Court for the above said 2/5

relief.

4.The learned Government Advocate (criminal side) appearing for the respondent police would submit that the respondent has 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 respondent 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 respondent police is hereby directed to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 27.06.2022 and pass suitable orders based on the above said circular.

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

14.07.2022 Index :Yes/No Internet : Yes/ No lr Note:Issue Order copy on 14.07.2022 4/5

V.SIVAGNANAM, J lr To

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

2. The Inspector of Police, Gangaikondann Police Station, Tirunelveli District 3.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

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