Vadivel v. The Superintendent Of Police

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED:28.08.2023

CORAM

THE HON'BLE DR.JUSTICE D.NAGARJUN Vadivel ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Superintendent of Police, O/o.The Superintendent of Police, Dindigul District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Edayakottai Police Station, Dindigul District.

... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for the records relating to the impugned order passed by the second respondent vide office proceedings in Na.Ka.No.95/EDK-C/DGL/2023, dated 19.08.2023 and consequently, direct the respondents 1 and 2 to grant permission to conduct the procession regard of increasing the prize of the Kanvil seeds (Flame Lilly) in Kalimanthiyam Bus stand on 06.09.2023 from 11.00 a.m., to 02.00 p.m., 1/5

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Gokulraj For Respondents : Mr.B.Thanga Aravindh Government Advocate (crl.side)

O R D E R

This Writ Petition is filed seeking for quashment of the impugned order passed by the second respondent in Na.Ka.No.95/EDK-C/DGL/2023, on 19.08.2023 and for a consequential direction to the respondents Police to permit the petitioner to conduct Dharna in Kalimanthiyam Bus stand on 06.09.2023 from 11.00 a.m., to 02.00 p.m., in respect of the price increased in Kanvil seeds (Flame Lilly).

2. The learned Government Advocate (criminal side) appearing for the official respondents submits that in principle, the Police have no objection granting permission to stage Dharna. However, the place where the petitioner's Sangam intends to perform the Dharna is a bus stand where in case if Dharna or protest is staged, it will cause inconvenience to the people and commuters.

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3. At this stage, the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submits that they are prepared to identify the suitable alternative place.

4. Considering the submissions of both sides, this Writ Petition is disposed of directing the petitioner to file a fresh application showing suitable alternative place, on which, the respondents Police are directed to dispose of the same as quickly as possible, keeping in view the fact that the programme is scheduled on 06.09.2023. There shall be no order as to costs.

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To 1.The Superintendent of Police, O/o.The Superintendent of Police, Dindigul District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Edayakottai Police Station, Dindigul District.

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

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