Madras High CourtWP(MD)/19287/2018disposed of

R.V.T. Lakshmikanthan, v. The District Collector

2018-09-06Honourable Mr Justice N. Anand Venkatesh2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 06.09.2018

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.ANAND VENKATESH W.P(MD)No.19287 of 2018 R.V.T.Lakshmikanthan ... Petitioner -Vs1.The District Collector, Tuticorin, Tuticorin District.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Revenue Divisional Office, Kovilpatti, Tuticorin District.

3.The Superintendent of Police, Tuticorin, Tuticorin District.

4.The Inspector of Police, Kayathar Police Station, Kayathar, Tuticorin District.

... Respondents PRAYER:- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to grant permission and adequate police protection for conducting Vinayagar Chathurthi festival from 13.09.2018 to 15.09.2018 by placing lord Vinayagar idols at the places mentioned in the petition and holding procession as per the petition given to the respondents, dated 23.08.2018.

For Petitioner : Mr.B.Rajesh Saravanan For Respondents : Mr.B.Bhagawathi, Government Advocate.

ORDER

This petition has been filed for a direction to the respondents to grant permission and adequate police protection for conducting Vinayagar Chathurthi festival from 13.09.2018 to 15.09.2018 by placing lord Vinayagar idols at the places mentioned in the petition and holding procession as per the petition given to the respondents, dated 23.08.2018.

2. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that the festival is being conducted during the month of Aavani every year and this year, it has been decided to conduct the said festival from 13.09.2018 to 15.09.2018 at the places mentioned https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

in the petition. The petitioner had given a representation dated 03.09.2018 to the respondents seeking for permission and the same has not been considered till date. Therefore, the present writ petition has been filed.

3. The learned Government Advocate would submit that the petitioner will have to abide by the conditions that are imposed by the respondent police, while conducting the festival.

4. Taking into consideration of the facts and circumstances of the case, this Court is inclined to direct the fourth respondent to grant permission and adequate police protection to celebrate the festival of the Vinayagar Idol procession from 13.09.2018 to 15.09.2018 at the places mentioned in the petition.

5. It is made clear that the respondent police is at liberty to impose any conditions to ensure the peaceful conduct of the festival and the petitioner is bound to comply with the same.

6. Accordingly, the writ petition is disposed of with the above directions. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(AS) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar(CS-II) To 1.The District Collector, Tuticorin, Tuticorin District.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Revenue Divisional Office, Kovilpatti, Tuticorin District.

3.The Superintendent of Police, Tuticorin, Tuticorin District.

4.The Inspector of Police, Kayathar Police Station, Kayathar, Tuticorin District.

+1CC to Mr.B.Rajesh Saravanan, Advocate, SR.No.82878 W.P(MD)No.19287 of 2018 06.09.2018 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ PS ES/RP/SAR 2/07.09.2018/2P/6C