Baskaran v. The Superintendent of Police

O R D E R The writ petitioner filed this Writ Petition seeking for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to grant permission and protection for cultural event namely Adal padal scheduled to be held on

14.04.2023 at night in connection with Chithirai Festival in Arulmigu Sri Muthumariamman Kovil at Chettikulam - Vadakarai, Alangudi Taluk, Pudukkottai District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated

27.03.2023.

2.Mr.R.Sureshkumar, learned Government Advocate (Crl. side), takes notice for the respondents.

3.It is brought to the notice of this Court that on 08.04.2023, a murder took place in such a type of event in Keeranur Sub Division. Therefore, there shall be a direction to the respondents to reject the petitioner's representation without any reference to this Court.

4.With the above directions, this writ petition is dismissed. No costs.

13.04.2023 NCC :Yes/No Index :Yes/No Internet : Yes/ No Indu To

¶1The Superintendent of Police, Pudukkottai District, Pudukkottai.

¶2The Inspector of Police, Alangudi Police Station, Pudukkottai District.

3.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai. G.ILANGOVAN, J Indu Dated 13.04.2023

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 13.04.2023 CORAM : THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.ILANGOVAN Baskaran ... Petitioner Vs. 1. The Superintendent of Police, Pudukkottai District, Pudukkottai. 2. The Inspector of Police, Alangudi Police Station, Pudukkottai District. ... 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 to grant permission and protection for cultural event namely Adal padal scheduled to be held on 14.04.2023 at night in connection with Chithirai Festival in Arulmigu Sri Muthumariamman Kovil at Chettikulam - Vadakarai, Alangudi Taluk, Pudukkottai District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 27.03.2023. For Petitioner : Mr.Balasubramanian.E For Respondents : Mr.R.Sureshkumar Government Advocate (Crl. Side)