Adaikkalam v. The Superintendent of Police

O R D E R [Order of the Court was made by R.SUBRAMANIAN, J.] Mr.P.Thilakkumar, learned Government Pleader, takes notice for the respondents.

¶2With the consent of both sides, this writ petition is taken up for final hearing at the admission stage itself.

¶3Prayer in this writ petition reads as follows: "For the reasons stated in accompanying Affidavit, it is prayed that this Hon'ble Court may be pleased to issue a WRIT OF MANDAMUS or order or direction in the nature of writ directing the Respondents to grant permission and protection for cultural event namely Adal Padal scheduled to be held on

30.04.2023 and 06.05.2023 at about 07.00 p.m. to 11.00 p.m. in connection with "Chithirai Festival" in the month of "Chithirai" in Arulmighu Sri Iyyanar Temple at Keezhapatti, Mangottai, Karambakudi Taluk, Pudukkottai District-622 301 by consider the Petitioner's representation dated 17.04.2023 and pass such other or further orders as this Honourable Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of this case and thus render justice."

¶4There will be a direction to the respondents to consider the application of the petitioner dated 17.04.2023 and grant permission for Adal Padal Programme between 07.00 p.m. and 09.00 p.m., subject to the other usual conditions.

¶5The writ petition is disposed of with the above directions. No costs.

[R.S.M., J.] [L.V.G., J.]

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

2.The Inspector of Police, Alangudi Police Station, Alangudi, Pudukkottai District. R.SUBRAMANIAN , J . and L.VICTORIA GOWRI , J . krk

28.04.2023

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 28.04.2023 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.SUBRAMANIAN and THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI Adaikkalam ... Petitioner -vs- 1.The Superintendent of Police Pudukkottai, Pudukkottai District 2.The Inspector of Police Alangudi Police Station Alangudi, Pudukkottai District ... Respondents PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, 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 30.04.2023 and 06.05.2023 at about 07.00 p.m. to 11.00 p.m. in connection with "Chithirai Festival" in the month of "Chithirai" in Arulmighu Sri Iyyanar Temple at Keezhapatti, Mangottai, Karambakudi Taluk, Pudukkottai District-622 301 by consider the Petitioner's representation dated 17.04.2023. For Petitioner : Mr.E.Balasubramanian For Respondents : Mr.P.Thilakkumar Government Pleader