Suresh. C v. The Superintendent Of Police

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED:24.08.2022 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE V.SIVAGNANAM C.Suresh

...Petitioner

vs

1. The Superintendent of Police Tenkasi District, Tenkasi.

2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Puliyangudi Sub Division, Tenkasi District.

3. The Inspector of Police Vasudevanallur Police Station Tenkasi District.

...Respondents

PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the Respondents to grant permission and adequate police protection for conducting Kabadi Tournament at Muppidathiamman Kovil Complex, R.C.Street, Vasudevanallur Village, Sivagiri Taluk, Tenkasi District on 26.08.2022 at 10.00 p.m by considering the petitioners representation dated 10.08.2022.

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For Petitioner : Mr.P.Veerapandi For Respondents : Mr.M.Sakthi Kumar Government Advocate(Crl.Side)

O R D E R

This writ petitioner filed this Writ Petition seeking for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the Respondents to grant permission and adequate police protection for conducting Kabadi Tournament at Muppidathiamman Kovil Complex, R.C.Street, Vasudevanallur Village, Sivagiri Taluk, Tenkasi District on 26.08.2022 at 10.00 p.m by considering the petitioners representation, dated 10.08.2022. 2.Mr.M.Sakthikumar, learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) takes notice for the respondents. By consent, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself. 3.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that 'Kabadi' tournament at Muppidathiamman Kovil Complex, R.C.Street, Vasudevanallur Village, Sivagiri Taluk, Tenkasi District on 26.08.2022. Subsequent to the same, in order to conduct a tournament, they sought permission of the police by giving a representation dated 10.08.2022. 2/6

But the third respondent has not considered the said representation. Since no order was passed, the petitioner has come before this Court for the above said relief.

4.The learned Government Advocate (criminal side) appearing for the respondent police would submit that the third respondent has received the representation of the petitioner and the same is pending for consideration.

5. I have considered the submission of the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate (criminal side) appearing for the respondent police.

6. It is brought to the notice of this Court that the Director General of Police, Tamil Nadu, Chennai had issued a circular memorandum in Rc.007301/Genl.I (1)/2019 dated 09.04.2019 along with instructions to the Inspectors of Police throughout Tamil Nadu for consideration of applications seeking permission for conducting tournament. Therefore, in view of the detailed circular and guidelines issued by the Director General of Police, the third respondent police is hereby directed to 3/6

consider the representation of the petitioner dated 10.08.2022 and pass suitable orders based on the above said circular.

7. With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs.

24.08.2022 Index :Yes/No Internet : Yes/ No ksa Note:Issue Order copy on 26.08.2022 4/6

To

1. The Superintendent of Police Tenkasi District, Tenkasi.

2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Puliyangudi Sub Division, Tenkasi District.

3. The Inspector of Police Vasudevanallur Police Station Tenkasi District.

4.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

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V.SIVAGNANAM, J ksa 24.08.2022 6/6