Madras High CourtWP(MD)/18086/2019disposed of

Gunabalan v. The Sup. Of Police

2019-08-22Honourable Mr Justice V. Bharathidasan2 pages

W.P.(MD)No.18086 of 2019 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 22.08.2019

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE V.BHARATHIDASAN W.P.(MD)No.18086 of 2019 Gunabalan : Petitioner

Versus

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

2.The Inspector of Police, Pudukkottai Police Station, Thoothukudi 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 herein to grant permission and to provide police protection to conduct the "Aadal Paadal" dance Programme on 25.08.2019 from 07.00 p.m., to 12.00 p.m., in pursuant to the 'Avani Festival' of Santhanamariamman Thirukovil, situated at Kuttampuli Village, Thoothukudi Taluk and District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 16.08.2019. For Petitioner : Mr.D.Ramesh Kumar 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 herein to grant permission and to provide police protection to conduct the "Aadal Paadal" dance Programme on 25.08.2019 from 07.00 p.m., to 12.00 p.m., in pursuant to the 'Avani Festival' of Santhanamariamman Thirukovil, situated at Kuttampuli Village, Thoothukudi Taluk and District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 16.08.2019.

2. Heard both sides.

3. The grievance of the petitioner is that seeking permission and police protection to conduct the Aadal Paadal Dance Programme on 25.08.2019 in connection with the 'Avani Festival' of the above said temple, the petitioner has given a representation on https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 1/4

W.P.(MD)No.18086 of 2019 16.08.2019 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.

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 16.08.2019 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(AS) // True Copy // Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) SML To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Thoothukudi District, Thoothukudi.

2.The Inspector of Police, Pudukkottai Police Station, Thoothukudi District.

+1CC TO MR.D.RAMESH KUMAR, Advocate Sr. No. 82980 Order made in W.P.(MD)No.18086 of 2019 Dated: 22.08.2019 PM(CO) TR (22.08.2019) 2P 4C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2/4