M.Suresh v. The Inspector of Police

ORDER This Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking for a direction to the respondent police to grant the permission to conduct the kabadi tournament from 26.08.2023 to 27.08.2023 at Poonga Nagar, Namputhalai.

2.It is submitted by the learned counsel that the villagers are intending to conduct the Kabadi tournament from 26.08.2023 to 27.08.2023 with about 20 teams of the surrounding villages. However, the police have kept the permission pending, therefore sought for suitable directions.

3.The learned Government Advocate (Crl.side) for the respondents submits that the application filed by the petitioner is pending and the police are making an enquiry and they will dispose of the same shortly.

4.Considering the circumstance, the respondent police are directed to dispose of the representation of the petitioner dated 22.08.2023 after satisfying that the petitioner makes proper arrangements for accommodation of the players, food, snacks, hygiene, keeping of ambulance and other connected issues including the preparation of ground and grant the permission by imposing the usual conditions required for conducting the kabadi tournament. In case if the petitioner fails to fulfil any of the requirements as stated above, the respondent police are at liberty to reject the request of the petitioner.

5.With the above direction, this Petition is disposed of. No costs.

Speaking : Yes / No

25.08.2023 NCC : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No Index : Yes / No mm Note : Issue order copy on 25.08.2023 To The Inspector of Police, Thondi Police Station, Ramanathapuram District.

DR.D.NAGARJUN, J. mm

25.08.2023

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 25.08.2023 CORAM THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE D.NAGARJUN M.Suresh ... Petitioner /vs./ The Inspector of Police, Thondi Police Station, Ramanathapuram District. ... Respondent PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to give permission and police protection to conduct the Kabaddi Match on 26th and 27th day of August 2023 (Day Match) at Poonga Nagar, Namputhalai, by considering the representation dated 22.08.2023. For Petitioner : Mr.V.Panneer Selvam For Respondent : Mr.B.Thanga Aravindh Government Advocate (criminal side)