Madras High CourtWP(MD)/20148/2021allowed

Gnana Sekaran v. The Superintendent Of Police

2021-11-10Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan2 pages

W.P(MD)No.20148 of 2021 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 10.11.2021

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P(MD)No.20148 of 2021 Gnana sekaran ... Petitioner Vs.

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

2.The Inspector of Police, Keelavalavu Police Station, Madurai 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 consider the petitioner's representation dated 06.11.2021 to grant permission to conduct the "PURANA NADAGAM" programme on 19.11.2021 at about 08.00 pm to 12.00 am in Pulimaliapatti Village, Uranganpatti Post, Melur Taluk, Madurai District.

For Petitioner : Mr.M.Neethi Devan For Respondents : Mr.T.Senthil Kumar, Additional Public Prosecutor.

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Additional Public Prosecutor for the respondents. 2.The petitioner wants this Court to direct the police authorities to grant the petitioner's permission to hold the petition mentioned event. It is stated that the conducting of this event will not give rise to any communal problem. It is also stated that there are no rival groups. This assertion made by the petitioner's counsel is not controverted by the respondents also. Taking note of the same, the jurisdictional Deputy Superintendent of Police is directed to grant permission to the petitioner to conduct https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 1/2

W.P(MD)No.20148 of 2021 the petition mentioned event. In the order granting permission, appropriate conditions can be stipulated for ensuring the smooth conduct of the event.

3.The writ petition is allowed on these terms. No costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar(AS) // True Copy // / /2021 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) ias Note : In view of the present lock down owing to COVID-19 pandemic, a web copy of the order may be utilized for official purposes, but, ensuring that the copy of the order that is presented is the correct copy, shall be the responsibility of the advocate/litigant concerned.

To:

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

2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Melur Range, Melur.

3.The Inspector of Police, Keelavalavu Police Station, Madurai District.

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

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