Rabenson .G v. The Superintendent of Police

ORDER This Writ Petition filed to direct the respondents to grant permission and protection for Kodai Festival scheduled to be held on

06.07.2023 to 08.07.2023 at Arulmighu Siva Sudalaimada Swamy Thirukovil and Arulmighu Ramar Thirukovil, Cheruppancodu, Karankadu, Kanyakumari District, and also permit to arrange Temporary Electrict Light and Alangara Valavu (Decorative Arch) is to be perform border of our Cheruppancodu Village.

¶2Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for the respondents.

¶3The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that for very similar representation that was made by the neighbouring village people, permission was granted by the second respondent, on that ground, this petition has been filed.

¶4Even though the second respondent is present before this Court, stated that the proposed place is National Highways road, so the petitioner has to obtain permission from the National Highways' authorities. But however, the learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the proposed place is a village panchayath road, for which, the third respondent is the competent authority to grand permission.

¶5After ascertaining the place, which is proposed to put up the above said Arch, the second respondent is directed to consider the representation of the petitioner and dispose the same immediately on its own merits, by taking into account of the ground situation by making enquiry with the third respondent and other competent authority.

¶6With the above direction, this Writ Pettiion stands disposed of. No costs.

26.06.2023 NCC : Index : Internet : Indu To

¶1The Superintendent of Police, Kanyakumari District, Nagercoil.

¶2The Inspector of Police, Eraniel Police Station, Eraniel, Neyoor Post, Kanyakumari District

¶3The Panchayat President, Nettancodu Panchayat, Nettancodu, Karankadu Post, Kanyakumari District.

4.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai. G.ILANGOVAN,J. Indu Dated:26.06.2023

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 26.06.2023 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE G.ILANGOVAN W.P.(MD) No.14551 of 2023 Rabenson.G ... Petitioner Vs. 1. The Superintendent of Police, Kanyakumari District, Nagercoil. 2. The Inspector of Police, Eraniel Police Station, Eraniel, Neyoor Post, Kanyakumari District 3. The Panchayat President, Nettancodu Panchayat, Nettancodu, Karankadu Post, Kanyakumari District. ... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Section 226 of the Constitution of India, directing the respondents to grant permission and protection for Kodai Festival scheduled to be held on 06.07.2023 to 08.07.2023 at Arulmighu Siva Sudalaimada Swamy Thirukovil and Arulmighu Ramar Thirukovil, Cheruppancodu, Karankadu, Kanyakumari District, and also permit to arrange Temporary Electrict Light and Alangara Valavu (Decorative Arch) is to be perform border of our Cheruppancodu Village. For Petitioner : Mr. K.Sathiya Singh For Respondents : Mr.B.Nambiselvan Additional Public Prosecutor