Madras High CourtWP(MD)/21112/2018disposed of

Vsr Jegadish v. The Superintendent Of Police

2018-10-09Honourable Mr Justice N. Anand Venkatesh2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 09.10.2018

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.ANAND VENKATESH W.P.(MD)No.21112 of 2018 VSR. Jegadish ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Superintendant of Police, District Superintendent Office, Tirunelveli District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Tisaiyanvilai Police Station, Tisaiyanvilai, Tirunelveli District.

... Respondents PRAYER:- Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to grant permission to conduct "Puratasi Month Festival at Arulmighu Sri Mutharamman Kovil Appuvizhai", Appuvizhai Village, Radhapuram Taluk, Tirunelveli District between 14.10.2018 and 17.10.2018 by considering the representation dated 04.10.2018 given by the petitioner to the respondents.

For Petitioner : Mr.P.M.Vishnuvardhanan For Respondents : Mr.B.Bhagawathi Government Advocate

ORDER

This petition has been filed for a direction to the respondents to grant permission and necessary protection to conduct "Puratasi Month Festival at Arulmighu Sri Mutharamman Kovil Appuvizhai", Appuvizhai Village, Radhapuram Taluk, Tirunelveli District between 14.10.2018 and 17.10.2018 by considering the petitioner's representation dated 04.10.2018.

2. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that the festival is being conducted during the month of Purattasi every year and this year, it has been decided to conduct the said festival between 14.10.2018 and 17.10.2018 at Appuvizhai Village, Radhapuram Taluk, Tirunelveli District. The petitioner had given a representation dated 04.10.2018 to the respondents seeking for permission and the same has not been considered till date. Therefore, the present writ petition has been filed. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

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 second respondent to grant permission and adequate police protection to celebrate the festival of the "Arulmighu Sri Mutharamman Kovil Appuvizhai", from 14.10.2018 to 17.10.2018 at Appuvizhai Village, Radhapuram Taluk, Tirunelveli District.

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(CO) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar(CS-IV) To 1.The Superintendant of Police, District Superintendent Office, Tirunelveli District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Tisaiyanvilai Police Station, Tisaiyanvilai, Tirunelveli District.

+1CC to Mr.P.M.Vishnuvardhanan, Advocate, SR.No.89655 +1CC to the Special Government Pleader SR.No. 89702 W.P.(MD)No.21112 of 2018 09.10.2018 TA ES/SKN/RSK/SAR 4/17.10.2018/2P/5C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/