Sivanandam v. The Superintendent Of Police

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 20.08.2019

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE V.BHARATHIDASAN W.P.(MD)No.17988 of 2019 Sivanandam : Petitioner

Versus

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

2.The Inspector of Police, Devakottai Police Station, Sivagangai District.

: Respondents Prayer:

Writ Petition is 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 necessary police protection to perform the cultural programme (ie.,) Adal Padal Dance Programme on 27.08.2019 at 07.00 p.m., to 11.00 p.m., in the festival of Arulmighu Sri Muthumariamman Thirukovil at Naduvikkottai, Devakottai Taluk, Sivagangai District. For Petitioner : Mr.V.Manikandan For Respondents : Mr.K.Suyambulinga Bharathi, Government Advocate (Crl.side)

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents to grant permission and necessary police protection to perform the cultural programme (ie.,) Adal Padal Dance Programme on 27.08.2019 at 07.00 p.m., to 11.00 p.m., in the festival of Arulmighu Sri Muthumariamman Thirukovil at Naduvikkottai, Devakottai Taluk, Sivagangai District.

2. Heard both sides.

3. The grievance of the petitioner is that seeking permission and police protection to conduct the Adal Padal Dance Programme on 27.08.2019 in connection with the festival of the above said temple, the petitioner has given a representation on 24.07.2019 to the second respondent and the said representation was not considered so far. Hence, the present Writ Petition has been filed for the aforesaid relief.

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4. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, without going into the merits of the case, the second respondent is directed to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 24.07.2019 and pass suitable orders on merits and in accordance with law, forthwith.

5. The Writ Petition stands disposed of with the above direction. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.

2.The Inspector of Police, Devakottai Police Station, Sivagangai District.

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