Ilayaraja v. The Deputy Superintendent of Police

O R D E R This Writ Petition is filed seeking for a direction to the respondent Police to grant permission for conducting of 1008 Vilakku Pooja on 04.08.2023 at 05.30 pm., in Arulmighu Sri Pahampriyaal Samathe Sri Valmiganatha Swami Temple at Thiruvetriyoor Village, Ramanathapuram District.

¶2According to the petitioner, except COVID-19 period, he has been conducting the said poojas in a big way and more than 1000 women devotees would attend to perform the poojas simultaneously. The petitioner has filed pictures and paper clippings to show that every year, the said pooja is being performed. It is submitted that the respondent No.3, who is stated to be the Panchayat President, with an ulterior motive has filed a complaint before respondent Nos.1 and 2 Police asking them not to grant permission to the petitioner to perform poojas unless the venue of the poojas is shifted.

¶3Learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) on the other hand, submits that, the unofficial respondent No.3 has raised some objections. However, the objections made by him is not considered.

¶4Considering the circumstances, the respondent Police are directed to provide permission by imposing usual conditions for conducting the festival in a peaceful and smooth manner.

¶5With the above direction, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.

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1.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Thiruvadanai Range, Ramanathapuram District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Thondi Police Station, Thondi, Ramanathapuram District.

3.The Panchayat President, Thiruvetriyoor Village, Thiruvadanai Taluk, Ramanathapuram District.

4.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

DR.D.NAGARJUN, J. tsg

01.08.2023

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 01.08.2023 CORAM THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE D.NAGARJUN Ilayaraja ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Thiruvadanai Range, Ramanathapuram District. 2.The Inspector of Police, Thondi Police Station, Thondi, Ramanathapuram District. 3.The Panchayat President, Thiruvetriyoor Village, Thiruvadanai Taluk, Ramanathapuram District. ...Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent Nos.1 and 2 to grant permission and protection for the temple festival, namely, "1008 Vilakku Pooja" on 04.08.2023 at 05.30 P.M. in Arulmigu Sri Pahampriyaal Samathe Srik Valmiganatha Swami Temple situated at Thiruvetriyoor Village, Ramanathapuram District. For Petitioner : Mr.J.Vijayaraja For Respondents : Mr.SS.Madhavan Government Advocate (Criminal Side)