Karvendhan. K 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 herein to grant permission and protection to conduct the temple festival of Arulmighu Sri Mariamman, situated at Senappadi, Vangal Post, Manmangalam Taluk, Karur District, from 07.05.2023 to 10.05.2023 by considering the petitioner's representation dated 22.04.2023.

¶2Mr. B.Nambiselvan, learned Additional Public Prosecutor takes notice for the respondents 1 to 3. By consent, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

¶3The learned Additional Public Prosecutor would submit that there is rival groups in the village. The above said issue was referred to RDO, Karur, and Section 107 Cr.P.C. Proceedings were initiated.

¶4Now whatever it may be, it is the temple festival. When the Peace Committee Meeting was arranged by the RDO, Karur, repeated objection was made by the above said private parties.

¶5In view of the submission made by the learned Additional Public Prosecutor, the Peace Committee Meeting shall be arranged by the RDO, Karur on or before 05.05.2023. In the above said meeting, the petitioner and as well as the rival groups must participate. Depending upon the outcome of the resolution to be adopted in the above said the meeting, further action may be taken either by the petitioner or by the competent authority.

¶6With the above direction, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

27.04.2023 NCC :Yes/No Index :Yes/No Internet : Yes/ No Indu G.ILANGOVAN, J Indu To

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

¶2The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Karur District, Karur.

¶3The Inspector of Police, Vangal Police Station, Karur District.

4.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai. Dated :27.04.2023

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED:27.04.2023 CORAM : THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.ILANGOVAN Karvendhan. K ... Petitioner Vs. 1. The Superintendent of Police, Karur District, Karur. 2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Karur District, Karur. 3. The Inspector of Police, Vangal Police Station, Karur District. ... Respondent PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents herein to grant permission and protection to conduct the temple festival of Arulmighu Sri Mariamman, situated at Senappadi, Vangal Post, Manmangalam Taluk, Karur District, from 07.05.2023 to 10.05.2023 by considering the petitioner's representation dated 22.04.2023. For Petitioner : Mr.Shanmugaselvam. N For R1 to R3 : Mr.B.Nambiselvan Additional Public Prosecutor