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G. ILANGOVAN
S. Kannan – Appellant
Versus
District Collector, Thanjavur – Respondent
JUDGMENT
(Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to grant permission and protection to conduct the Bullock Cart race to be held on 25.04.2023 at Sree Sakthi Vinayagar Alayanm Rettavayal Kadai Theru, Rettavayal, Peravurani Taluk, Thanjavur District, between 6.00AM to 11.00PM.)
1. The writ petitioner filed this Writ Petition seeking for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to grant permission and protection to conduct the Bullock Cart race to be held on 25.04.2023 at Sree Sakthi Vinayagar Alayam, Rettavayal Kadai Theru, Rettavayal, Peravurani Taluk, Thanjavur District, between 6.00 A.M. to 11.00 P.M.
2. Mr.B.Nambiselvan, 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.
3. The learned counsel appearing for the writ petitioner submitted that in order to conduct ''Bullock Cart Race'' on 25.04.2023 at between 6.00 A.M. to 11.00 P.M, they sought permission of the police by giving a representation dated 05.04.2023. Till date, the said representation wa
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