Chelladurai N v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated: 21/06/2023

CORAM:

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G.ILANGOVAN WP(MD)No.14261 of 2023 N.Chelladurai : Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli.

2.The Superintendent of Police, Tirunelveli.

3.The Inspector of Police, Seevalaperi Police Station, Seevalaperi, Tirunelveli District. : Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents herein to permit the petitioner to conduct the Bullock Cart Race, on 16/08/2023 between 6.00 am and 8.00 am, from near Seevalaperi Police Station to Naduvakurichi Vilakku as per the temple festival of Seevalaperi Santhaipettai Manalmedu Sri Sivananaithaperumal, Arulmigu Sri Sudalaimadasamy, Sri Petchiammal, Sri Pappatiammal Temple, on the basis of the petitioner's representation, dated 16/05/2023 followed by the representation, dated 05/06/2023 and pass such further or other orders.

For Petitioner : Mr.V.Balaji For Respondents : Mr.B.Nambiselvan Additional Public Prosecutor

O R D E R

This writ petition is filed seeking directing to the respondents to permit the petitioner to conduct the Bullock Cart Race, on 16/08/2023 between 6.00 am and 8.00 am, from near Seevalaperi Police Station to Naduvakurichi Vilakku as per the temple festival of Seevalaperi Santhaipettai Manalmedu Sri Sivananaithaperumal, Arulmigu Sri Sudalaimadasamy, Sri Petchiammal, Sri Pappatiammal Temple, on the basis of the petitioner's representation, dated 16/05/2023 followed by the representation, dated 05/06/2023 2.Heard both sides.

3.The learned Additional Public Prosecutor would submit that initially, the petitioner has to approach the Assistant Director of Animal Husbandry, Tirunelveli. After passing of the order by the above said officer, the representation that has been made by the petitioner will be considered.

4.Let the petitioner approach the concerned authority. After obtaining the order of the concerned authority, again, the petitioner can approach the third respondent seeking police protection.

5.With the above said liberty, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

21/06/2023 Index:Yes/No Internet:Yes/No er To, 1.The District Collector, Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli.

2.The Superintendent of Police, Tirunelveli.

3.The Inspector of Police, Seevalaperi Police Station, Seevalaperi, Tirunelveli District.

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

G.ILANGOVAN, J er WP(MD)No.14261 of 2023 21/06/2023