Saravanan.M v. The Superintendent Of Police

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 25.07.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.S.SUNDAR and THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY W.P(MD)No.16191 of 2022 M.Saravanan ... Petitioner Vs.

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

2.The Inspector of Police, Kalaiyar Kovil Police Station, Sivagangai District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents 1 and 2 to give adequate police protection to conduct Manjuvirattu festival on 30.07.2022 in Sivagangai District, Maravamangalam Village, Sri Malayandi Temple by considering the petitioner's representation, dated 20.07.2022.

For Petitioner :Mr.G.Sarath Kumar For Respondents :Mr.J.Ashok Additional Government Pleader *** 1/4

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by S.S.SUNDAR, J.) This Writ Petition is filed for issuing a Writ of Mandamus to consider the petitioner's representation, dated 20.07.2022 seeking police protection to conduct Manju Virattu festival. 2.Heard Mr.G.Sarath Kumar, learned Counsel for the petitioner and Mr.J.Ashok, learned Additional Government Pleader, who takes notice on behalf of the respondents. By consent of both parties, this Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself. 3.It is seen that the petitioner has not even applied for permission to conduct the festival. Since the petitioner has not even seeking permission to conduct the festival, this Court is not inclined to issue a direction to give police protection to conduct Manjuvirattu festival. Hence, this Writ Petition is dismissed. No costs. [S.S.S.R., J.] [S.S.Y., J.] 25.07.2022 Index : Yes / No cmr 2/4

To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.

2.The Inspector of Police, Kalaiyar Kovil Police Station, Sivagangai District.

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S.S.SUNDAR, J.

and S.SRIMATHY , J.

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