V.Kaniyamudhan v. The Home Secretary
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 09.06.2025
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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY W.P(MD) No.15507 of 2025 V.Kaniyamudhan ... Petitioner Vs.
1. The Home Secretary, Government of Tamilnadu Secretariat, Fort St George, Chennai - 600009.
2. The Director General of Police, Dr. Radhakrishnan Road, Mylapore, Chennai - 600004.
3. The Chief Engineer, Highways Department (Construction and Maintenance), Sardar Patel Road, Guindy, Chennai - 600025.
4. The District Collector, Collector Office, Gandhi Nagar, Madurai.
5. The Commissioner of Police, Office of the Commissioner, Azhagarkovil Road, Madurai.
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6. The Superintendent of Police, Office of the SP, Madurai Reserve Police Lines, Madurai - 625002.
... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, forbearing the respondents from taking any coercive steps in respect of the removal of flagpole of the political party namely Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Party in which I am holding the post of Deputy General Secretary of State by considering the representation of the petitioner dated 02.05.2025 and consequently direct the respondents to conduct the enquiry in this regard within the time frame that may be fixed by this Honble High Court and to stop the further proceedings.
For Petitioner : Mr. A.Raja For RR 1, 3 & 4 : Mr.M.Lingadurai Special Government Pleader For RR 2, 5 & 6 : Mr.M.Aasha Government Advocate
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This issued has already been considered by the learned Single Judge, against which an appeal was also preferred. In the appeal, the Hon'ble Division Bench has already considered and dismissed the appeal. Therefore, this Court is not inclined to entertain this writ petition. Page No. 2 of 4
Moreover, it is seen that the flag is hoisted in the public place, which cannot be permitted. Hence, this writ petition is dismissed. No costs. 09.06.2025 Internet :Yes Index :Yes/No NCC :Yes/No mac S.SRIMATHY , J.
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1. The Home Secretary, Government of Tamilnadu Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai - 600009.
2. The Director General of Police, Dr. Radhakrishnan Road, Mylapore, Chennai - 600004.
3. The Chief Engineer, Highways Department (Construction and Maintenance), Sardar Patel Road, Guindy, Chennai - 600025.
4. The District Collector, Collector Office, Gandhi Nagar, Madurai.
5. The Commissioner of Police, Office of the Commissioner, Azhagarkovil Road, Madurai.
6. The Superintendent of Police, Office of the SP, Madurai Reserve Police Lines, Madurai - 625002.
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