Ashok Kumar v. The Deputy Superintendent Of Police

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 30.08.2024

CORAM:

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE K.MURALI SHANKAR and W.M.P.(MD)No.17469 of 2024 Ashok Kumar, Secretary, "Sri Balakrishnasamy Temple Management Trust" S/o.Jeganathan, Chinnappa Nadar Street, Devadanapatti, Periyakulam Taluk, Theni District-625 602.

... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Periyakulam, Theni District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Devadanapatti Police Station, Theni District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to give permission and protection to the petitioner's village temple festival 1/4

of "Arulmigu Balakrishnasamy Thirukovil", which will be held on 26.08.2024 to 28.08.2024 at their village of Devadhanapatti, Periyakulam Taluk, Theni District.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Murugappan For Respondents : Mr.E.Antony Sahaya Prabahar, Additional Public Prosecutor.

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed seeking orders to direct the respondents to give permission and protection to the petitioner's village temple festival of "Arulmigu Balakrishnasamy Thirukovil", which will be held on 26.08.2024 to 28.08.2024 at their village of Devadhanapatti, Periyakulam Taluk, Theni District.

2.When the matter is taken up for hearing today, the learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for the respondents would submit that the temple festival is already over and nothing survives for further adjudication.

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3.Recording the same, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 30.08.2024 NCC :yes/No Index :yes/No Internet:yes/No gns To 1.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Periyakulam, Theni District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Devadanapatti Police Station, Theni District.

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K.MURALI SHANKAR ,J.

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