M.Meenakshi Sundaram v. The Superintendent Of Police

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 28.12.2022 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE Ms.JUSTICE R.N.MANJULA M.Meenakshi Sundaram ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Superintendent of Police, Pudukotti District, Pudukottai.

2. The Inspector of Police, Thirumayam Police Station, Pudukottai.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 and 2 to give permission and provide police protection to conduct State Level Kabadi Tournament at Government Boys Higher Secondary School, Thirumayam, Pudukottai District on 01.01.2023 and 02.01.2023.

For Petitioner : Mr.P.Aju Tagore For Respondents : Mrs.M.Aasha Government Advocate (Crl.side) 1/5

O R D E R

This writ petitioner filed this Writ Petition seeking for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents herein to accord necessary permission and give police protection to conduct State Level Kabadi Tournament at Government Boys Higher Secondary School, Thirumayam, Pudukottai District on 01.01.2023 and 02.01.2023, based on the petitioner's representation dated 22.12.2022.

2. Mrs.M.Aasha, learned Government Advocate (Crl.side) takes notice for the respondents. By consent, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

3. The learned counsel appearing for the writ petitioner would submit that the petitioner has sent a representation dated 22.12.2022 to the respondents. Since no order was passed, the writ petitioner has come before this Court for the above said relief.

4. The learned Government Advocate (Crl.side) appearing for the respondents would submit that the representation would be considered. 2/5

5. I have considered the submission of the learned counsel appearing for the writ petitioner and the learned Government Advocate (Crl.side) appearing for the respondents.

6. It is brought to the notice of this Court that the Director General of Police, Tamil Nadu, Chennai had issued a circular memorandum in Rc.007301/Genl.I (1)/2019 dated 09.04.2019 along with instructions to the Inspectors of Police throughout Tamil Nadu for consideration of applications seeking permission for conducting programme. Therefore, in view of the detailed circular and guidelines issued by the Director General of Police, the second respondent is hereby directed to consider the representation of the writ petitioner dated 22.12.2022 and pass orders.

7. With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.

28.12.2022 Index :Yes/No Internet : Yes/ No cm/ogy 3/5

To

1. The Superintendent of Police, Pudukotti District, Pudukottai.

2. The Inspector of Police, Thirumayam Police Station, Pudukottai.

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

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R.N.MANJULA, J CM/OGY Order made in Dated : 28.12.2022 5/5