Madras High CourtWP(MD)/21380/2021allowed

Vimal v. The Superintendent Of Police

2021-12-02Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan2 pages

W.P(MD)No.21380 of 2021 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 02.12.2021

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P(MD)No.21380 of 2021 Vimal ... Petitioner Vs.

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

2.The Inspector of Police, Kombai 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 grant permission and protection for cultural event namely Adalpadal and Karagattam scheduled to be held on 13.12.2021 and 14.12.2021 at night in connection with the "Periya Kumbidu Festival" in Arulmigu Sri Veereswarar Kovil at Kariyanampatti Village, Uthamapalayam Taluk, Theni District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 24.11.2021. For Petitioner :

Mr.K.Kevin Karan For Respondents :

Mr.T.Senthil Kumar, Addl. Public Prosecutor.

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Additional Public Prosecutor for the respondents. 2.The petitioner wants to conduct the petition mentioned event. It is stated that there is no communal problem. Since social life has almost returned to normalcy, the second respondent is directed to grant permission to the petitioner herein to conduct the petition mentioned event. It is open to the second respondent to stipulate appropriate conditions to ensure the smooth conduct of the event. The petitioner gives an undertaking that he will adhere to the norms that may be stipulated in the order granting permission.

3.The writ petition is allowed on these terms. No costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar (W) https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 1/2

W.P(MD)No.21380 of 2021 // 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, Theni District, Theni.

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

+1 CC to M/s.K.KEVINKARAN, Advocate (SR-37460[F] dated 06/12/2021) W.P(MD)No.21380 of 2021 02.12.2021 USK (10.12.2021) 2P 4C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2/2