Sivalingam 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 most respectfully prayed that this Hon'ble Court to issue a writ of Mandamus or any other writ or Order or direction in the nature of writ directing the respondents to give permission to the petitioner to organize dance program (Adal & Padal) on

06.05.2023 from 07.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. at Sri Maha Mariyamman Temple with light and sound by considering the petitioner's representation dated 25.04.2023 and pass any order or orders as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case and thus render justice."

¶4There will be a direction to the respondents to consider the application of the petitioner dated 25.04.2023 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 Sub-Inspector of Police, Viralimalai Police Station, 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 Sivalingam ... Petitioner -vs- 1.The Superintendent of Police Pudukkottai District Pudukkottai 2.The Sub-Inspector of Police Viralimalai 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 give permission to the petitioner to organize dance program (Adal & Padal) on 06.05.2023 from 07.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. at Sri Maha Mariyamman Temple with light and sound by considering the petitioner's representation dated 25.04.2023. For Petitioner : Mr.A.Azhageson For Respondents : Mr.P.Thilakkumar Government Pleader