Saravana Babu v. The Superintendent Of Police

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 11.09.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE D.NAGARJUN Saravana Babu ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Superintendent of Police, Thanjavur District, Thanjavur.

2.The Inspector of Police, Kabisthalam Police Station, Thanjavur District.

...Respondents

PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to grant permission and to provide police protection to conduct the Kabaddi Competition on 15.09.2023 and 16.09.2023 at Amman Kovil Ground, Thensarukkai, Papanasam Taluk, Thanjavur District, by considering the petitioner's representation, dated 05.09.2023.

For Petitioner : Mr.D.Rameshkumar For Respondents : Mr.B.Thanga Aravindh Government Advocate (Criminal Side) 1/4

O R D E R

This Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking for a direction to the respondents herein to grant permission and to provide police protection to conduct the Kabaddi Competition on 15.09.2023 and 16.09.2023 at Amman Kovil Ground, Thensarukkai, Papanasam Taluk, Thanjavur District, by considering the representation given by the petitioner, dated 05.09.2023.

2. It is submitted by learned counsel for the petitioner that the petitioner has made a representation to the respondent Police on 05.09.2023 seeking permission and for providing protection for conducting kabaddi competition and the same is still pending for consideration. Since tournament is scheduled on 15.09.2023 and 16.09.2023, the petitioner sought for suitable directions to the respondent Police.

3. Learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) submitted that they are prepared to provide the necessary protection, provided, the organizers following the conditions issued by the police.

4. Considering the submissions made by learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side), this Writ Petition 2/4

is disposed of, directing the petitioner to approach the respondent Police afresh and file application by giving all the details in respect of the hygiene, play grounds, accommodation to the players, toilets, medical facilities like ambulance, food, refreshment etc and on being satisfied only, the respondent Police are directed to consider the same and pass appropriate orders by keeping in view of the law and order situation prevailing in that area. No costs. 11.09.2023 NCC:yes/no Index:yes/no Internet:yes/no tsg To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Thanjavur District, Thanjavur.

2.The Inspector of Police, Kabisthalam Police Station, Thanjavur District.

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

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DR.D.NAGARJUN, J.

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