U.Thiruselvam v. The Deputy Superintendent Of Police

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 27.09.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE D.NAGARJUN U.Thiruselvam ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Thiruvaiyaru, Thanjavur District.

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

3.The Sub Inspector of Police, Thogoor Police Station, Thanjvur 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 give necessary protection to conduct the Kabadi Tournament from 30.09.2023 to 02.10.2023 at Kallani Ashok Adaikapattar Ground at Thogoor, Poothaloor Taluk, Thanjavur District, based on the petitioner's representation, dated 16.09.2023.

For Petitioner : Mr.A.Anbarasan 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 to grant permission and give necessary protection to conduct the Kabadi Tournament from 30.09.2023 to 02.10.2023 at Kallani Ashok Adaikapattar Ground at Thogoor, Poothaloor Taluk, Thanjavur District, basing on the petitioner's representation, dated 16.09.2023.

2. It is submitted by learned counsel for the petitioner that the petitioner has made a representation to the respondent Police on 16.09.2023 seeking permission and for providing protection for conducting kabaddi competition and the same is still pending for consideration. Since tournament is scheduled from 30.09.2023 to 02.10.2023, the petitioner sought for suitable directions to the respondent Police.

3. Learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) submits that they are prepared to provide the necessary protection, provided, the organizers following the conditions issued by the police. He further submits that the Kabadi Tournament shall be conducted only at the day time. 2/4

4. Considering the submissions made by learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side), this Writ Petition 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 permitting the petitioner to conduct the Kabadi Tournament only at the day time from 30.09.2023 to 02.10.2023 by keeping in view of the law and order situation prevailing in that area. No costs. 27.09.2023 NCC:yes/no Index:yes/no Internet:yes/no tsg Note : Issue Order Copy by 29.09.2023 To 1.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Thiruvaiyaru, Thanjavur District.

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

3.The Sub Inspector of Police, Thogoor Police Station,Thanjvur District.

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

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DR.D.NAGARJUN, J.

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