Vetriselvan M v. The Superintendent of Police

O R D E R This writ petitioner filed this Writ Petition seeking for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to grant permission and to give a police protection to conduct Bullock Cart Race and Horse Race scheduled on 22.10.2023 upon the petitioner's representation dated

26.09.2023.

¶2Mr.R.M.Anbunithi, learned Additional Public Prosecutor takes notice for the respondents. By consent, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

¶3The learned counsel appearing for the writ petitioner submitted that in order to conduct 'Rekla Race and Horse Race' on 22.10.2023, they sought permission of the police by giving a representation dated

26.09.2023. Till date, the said representation was not considered by the respondents. Since no order was passed, the writ petitioner has come before this Court for the above said relief.

¶4The learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for the respondents would submit that the respondents have received the representation of the writ petitioner and the same was rejected on the ground that no proper permission has been obtained from the Animal Husbandry Department and the National Highways Department, since the above said proposed road is come under National Highways Department and heavily traffic area.

¶5Let the petitioner file a proper and fresh representation by mentioning alternative road along with No Objection Certificate from the Highways Department and permission from the Animal Husbandry Department, so that it can be considered by the respondents.

¶6With the above said directions, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

09.10.2023 NCC :Yes/No Index :Yes/No Internet : Yes/ No Indu G.ILANGOVAN,J Indu To

¶1The Superintendent of Police, Superintendent of Police Office, Thanjavur District.

¶2The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Vallam Sub Division, Thanjavur District.

¶3The Inspector of Police, Tamil University Police Station, Thanjavur District.

4.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai. Dated : 09.10.2023

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 09.10.2023 CORAM : THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.ILANGOVAN Vetriselvan M ... Petitioner Vs. 1. The Superintendent of Police, Superintendent of Police Office, Thanjavur District. 2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Vallam Sub Division, Thanjavur District. 3. The Inspector of Police, Tamil University Police Station, Thanjavur 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 to give a police protection to conduct Bullock Cart Race and Horse Race scheduled on 22.10.2023 upon the petitioner's representation dated 26.09.2023. For Petitioner : Mr. S. Ananthamurugan For Respondents : Mr.R.M.Anbunithi, Additional Public Prosecutor.