Hariharasudhan 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 the accompanying affidavit it is therefore 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 Adalpadal scheduled to be held on 08.05.2023 at night in connection with "Poochorithal & Pongal Festival" in Arulmigu Sri Kadathanatchiamman Kovil at Kadiyapatti, Kadathaanpatti Village, Thirumayam Taluk, Pudukkottai District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 06.04.2023 and pass such further or other order as this Hon'ble Court may be deemed fit and proper in this circumstances of this case and thus render justice."

¶4There will be a direction to the respondents to consider the application of the petitioner dated 06.04.2023 well in advance 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 District, Pudukkottai.

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

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 27.04.2023 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.SUBRAMANIAN and THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI Hariharasudhan ... Petitioner -vs- 1.The Superintendent of Police Pudukkottai District, Pudukkottai 2.The Inspector of Police Thirumayam Police Station 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 Adalpadal scheduled to be held on 08.05.2023 at night in connection with "Poochorithal & Pongal Festival" in Arulmigu Sri Kadathanatchiamman Kovil at Kadiyapatti, Kadathaanpatti Village, Thirumayam Taluk, Pudukkottai District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 06.04.2023. For Petitioner : Mr.G.Mathavan For Respondents : Mr.P.Thilakkumar Government Pleader