Mohan v. The Deputy Superintendent Of Police

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 20.07.2022 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE V.SIVAGNANAM Mohan

...Petitioner

Vs.

1.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Thiruvaiyaru Division, Thanjavur.

2.The Inspector of Police, Nadukaveri Police Station, Thanjavur 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 to conduct Kabaddi Tournament organized by VK Brothers and NS Memorial Sports Club at Vadukaliamman temple Ground in Allur Village at Thanjavur District on 22.7.2022 by considering the petitioner's representations dated 1.7.2022 and 13.7.2022.

For Petitioner : Mr.V.Vishnu For Respondents : Mr.M.Sakthi Kumar Government Advocate (crl.side) 1/6

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 to conduct Kabaddi Tournament organized by VK Brothers and NS Memorial Sports Club at Vadukaliamman temple Ground in Allur Village at Thanjavur District on 22.7.2022 by considering the petitioner's representations dated 1.7.2022 and 13.7.2022. 2.Mr.M.Sakthi Kumar, 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 Kabbadi Tournament, which is scheduled to be held from 22.07.2022 at Vadukaliamman temple Ground in Allur Village, Thanjavur District. Hence, he sought permission of the police by giving a representation dated 13.7.2022. But, the respondents have not considered the said representation. Since no order was passed, the petitioner has come before this Court for the above said relief. 2/6

4.The learned Government Advocate (criminal side) appearing for the respondents police would submit that the respondents have 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 respondents 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 second respondent police is hereby directed to consider the representations of the petitioner, dated 13.07.2022 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.

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To 1.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Thiruvaiyaru Division, Thanjavur.

2.The Inspector of Police, Nadukaveri Police Station, Thanjavur District.

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

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