Peri. Chelladurai v. The Superintendent of Police

O R D E R ********** Heard the learned counsel on either side.

¶2The petitioner had submitted the petition mentioned applications to the second respondent seeking permission to hold the petition mentioned events.

¶3The learned Special Government Pleader submits that the petitioner cannot be considered as an exclusive organizer of the event as there is a rival claim. In response to the said submission, the learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that there was difference of opinion among the villagers, but the same has been resolved in a Peace Committee Meeting.

¶4If that be so, the second respondent shall permit the holding of the events by issuing appropriate proceedings stipulating appropriate condition to ensure the smooth conduct of the events and the same shall be adhered to in letter and spirit by the petitioner herein. If there is any rival claim, the second respondent shall not permit the holding of the events. The learned Special Government Pleader is directed to inform the second respondent about the passing of this order without waiting for the certified copy.

¶5The writ petition stands disposed of accordingly. No costs. [G.R.S.,J.] [S.S.Y.,J.]

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1.The Superintendent of Police, O/o.Superintendent of Police, Madurai District, Madurai.

G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J. AND

S.SRIMATHY, J. SJ/SN

2.The Inspector of Police, Melur Police Station, Melur Madurai District 0RDER MADE IN

11.05.2023

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 11.05.2023 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN AND THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY Peri.Chelladurai ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The Superintendent of Police, O/o.Superintendent of Police, Madurai District, Madurai. 2.The Inspector of Police, Melur Police Station, Melur Madurai 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 conducting Gramiya Palsuvai Nadana Nattiya Nigazhchi on 12.05.2023 from 07.00 PM to 11.00 PM and Aadalum Paadalum Nigazhchi on 13.05.2023 from 07.00 PM to 11.00 PM in the temple, namely Sri Nagammal Thirukkovil situated at Koothappanpatti Village, Navinipatti Post, Melur Taluk, Madurai District in the light of the petitioner's representations, dated 05.04.2023 and 20.04.2023. For Petitioner :Mr.P.Santhana Krishnan For Respondents :Mrs.D.Farjana Ghoushia Special Government Pleader