Periyannan v. The Superintendent of Police

O R D E R This Writ Petition is filed seeking for a direction to the respondent Police to dispose of the representations of the petitioner dated 17.07.2023 and

21.07.2023 requesting the respondent Police to accord permission for conducting of "Muppoojai Vizha" in Sree Kamatchi Amman Temple scheduled to be held from 12.08.2023 to 24.08.2023 at Jeyankondam Village, Perur Post, Musiri Taluk, Trichy District.

¶2It is submitted by learned counsel for the petitioner that the petitioner is intending to perform Muppoojai Vizha from 12.08.2023 to

24.08.2023, wherein, more than 1000 devotees, normally, attended the said festival and worshipped the deity. It is further submitted that though representations were given, no permission has been granted so far.

¶3Learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) on the other hand submits that the petition dated 21.07.2023 has been registered as C.S.R.No.396 of 2023 and now, it is under the consideration. It is submitted that as there was some issues in respect of the inter caste marriage in the village, there were tensions and the application of the petitioner has been referred to Tahsildar to consider whether such inter caste marriage issue will affect in any way for conducting of the festival by the petitioner. It is submitted that the respondent Police would take into consideration the request of the petitioner and the report of the Tahsildar and accordingly, dispose of the representation on or before 08.08.2023.

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

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1.The Superintendent of Police, Trichy District, Trichy.

2.The Inspector of Police, Jambunathapuram Police Station, Jambunathapuram, Trichy District.

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

DR.D.NAGARJUN, J. tsg

28.07.2023

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 28.07.2023 CORAM THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE D.NAGARJUN Periyannan ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Superintendent of Police, Trichy District, Trichy. 2.The Inspector of Police, Jambunathapuram Police Station, Jambunathapuram, Trichy District. ...Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing respondent Nos.1 and 2 to give the permission and adequate Police protection to conduct "Muppoojai Vizha" in Sree Kamatchi Amman Temple scheduled to be held from 12.08.2023 to 24.08.2023 at Jeyankondam Village, Perur Post, Musiri Taluk, Trichy District, on the basis of the petitioner's representations dated 17.07.2023 and 21.07.2023. For Petitioner : Mr.K.Arunraj For Respondents : Mr.B.Thanga Aravindh Government Advocate (Criminal Side)