Madras High CourtWP(MD)/21155/2024disposed of

K.Sangilpandi v. The Superintendent Of Police

2024-09-05Honourable Mr Justice K.Murali Shankar4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 05.09.2024 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.MURALI SHANKAR W.P.(MD)No.21155 of 2024 K.Sangilpandi

...Petitioner

Vs.

1.The Superintendent of Police, 2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Samayanallur, 3.The Inspector of Police, Alanganallur Police Station, ... 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 to conduct kumbabisekam festival of Muthalamamman Temple to be held on 15.09.2024 by considering the petitioner's representation dated 22.08.2024 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law within the period that may be stipulated by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.M.Jerin Mathew For Respondents : Mr.E.Antony Sahaya Prabahar Additional Public Prosecutor

ORDER

The Writ Petition has been filed seeking orders to direct the respondents to grant permission to conduct kumbabisekam festival of Muthalamamman Temple to be held on 15.09.2024 by considering the writ petitioner's representation dated 22.08.2024 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law within the period that may be stipulated by this Court.

2. Mr.E.Antony Sahaya Prabahar, learned Additional Public Prosecutor 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 writ petitioner would submit that "Kumbabisekam festival" of Muthalamamman Temple is going to be held on 15.09.2024 and in order to conduct the same, they sought permission by giving a representation dated 22.08.2024 before the 2/4

respondents and that since no order has been passed till now, the writ petitioner was constrained to approach this Court.

4. The learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for the respondents would submit that the writ petitioner as well as the rival group headed by one Bose had appeared before the third respondent and both of them have given consent for smooth conducting of kumbabisekam festival of Muthalamamman Temple and that the respondent police are ready to give police protection.

5. Recording the submission made by the learned Additional Public Prosecutor, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs. 05.09.2024 NCC :Yes/No Index :Yes/No Internet : Yes/ No csm Note : Issue order copy on or before 09.09.2024 To 1.The Superintendent of Police, 3/4

K.MURALI SHANKAR, J csm 2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Samayanallur, 3.The Inspector of Police, Alanganallur Police Station, 4.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

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