Madras High CourtWP(MD)/6276/2016disposed of

M.Ganesan v. The Superintendent Of Police

2016-03-30Honourable Mr Justice P. N. Prakash2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 30.03.2016

CORAM

THE HONOURBLE MR.JUSTICE P.N.PRAKASH W.P(MD).No.6276 of 2016 M.Ganesan ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Superintendent of Police, Tirunelveli District, Palayamkottai.

2. The Inspector of Police, Panakudi Police Station, Tirunelveli District. ... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the second respondent to grant permission and accord protection for conducting the Kabadi Tournament scheduled on 23.04.2016 at 9.00 p.m. to 24.04.2016 at 9.00 a.m. held at Kavalkinaru, Mangammal Road Ground, Tirunelveli District.

For petitioner : Mr.M.Subash Babu For Respondents : Mr.D.Muruganandham Additional Govt. Pleader

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed for a direction, directing the second respondent to grant permission and accord protection for conducting the Kabadi Tournament scheduled on 23.04.2016 at 9.00 p.m. and 24.04.2016 at 9.00 a.m. held at Kavalkinaru, Mangammal Road Ground, Tirunelveli District.

2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Additional Government Pleader for the respondents.

3. This Court is aware of the fact that the Election Commission of India has announced time table for elections to the State Assembly and therefore, the Police will be under much strain. Under such circumstances, it will not be advisable to grant permission for such programmes, if there are going to be any law and order problem.

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4. Without going into the merits of the case, the respondents are directed to consider the representation of the petitioner taking into consideration the antecedents of the petitioner and his capacity to conduct the tournament and all other factors including communal and law and order factors and dispose the same on merits and in accordance with law, expeditiously, preferably on or before 23.04.2016. In the event of the authorities deciding to give permission, the same should be given during day time and it should include the conditions imposed by this Court in W.P.(MD) No.1474 of 2016 dated 22.01.2016. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To

1. The Superintendent of Police, Tirunelveli District, Palayamkottai.

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

+1cc to Spl.Government Pleader Sr.No.17979 +1cc to Mr.M.Subash Babu,Advocate Sr.No.18407 akv AA/AAL-MPA/07.04.2016/2p-5c W.P(MD).No.6276 of 2016 30.03.2016 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/