Madras High CourtWP(MD)/22092/2021allowed

Ragupathi v. The Superintendent Of Police

2021-12-14Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan2 pages

W.P(MD)No.22092 of 2021 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 14.12.2021

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P(MD)No.22092 of 2021 Ragupathi ... Petitioner Vs.

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

2.The Inspector of Police, Kelavalavu Police Station, Madurai District.

3.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Melur Division, Madurai District.

... Respondents (R3 is suo motu impleaded vide order dated 14.12.2021 in W.P.(MD)No.22092 of 2021 by GRSJ) 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 consider the petitioner's representation dated 07.12.2021 and to grant permission and protection for Kabadi tournament scheduled to be held on 18.12.2021 from 02.00 pm to 10.00 pm and 19.12.2021 from 07.00 am to 12.30 pm in connection with "Kabadi Competition" at Saruguvalayapatti Village, Melur Taluk, Madurai District.

For Petitioner : Mr.M.Neethi Devan For Respondents : Mr.E.Antony Sahaya Prabahar, 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 sports event. It is stated that there is no communal problem. Since social life has almost returned to normalcy, the third respondent is directed to grant permission to the petitioner herein to conduct the https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 1/2

W.P(MD)No.22092 of 2021 petition mentioned sports event. It is open to the third respondent to stipulate appropriate conditions to ensure the smooth conduct of the event. The petitioner gives an undertaking that organizers of the event 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 (CS III) // 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 District, Madurai.

2.The Inspector of Police, Kelavalavu Police Station, Madurai District.

3.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Melur Division, Madurai District.

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