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B. PUGALENDHI
Sivaraman – Appellant
Versus
District Collector, Dindigul – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
B. PUGALENDHI, J.
Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, to call for the records of the impugned order passed by the 3rd respondent in his proceedings Na. Ka. No. 32/Ka.A/PU/2024 dated 03.03.2024 and quash the same as devoid of merits and consequently, direct the respondents to grant permission for celebrating Rekla Race at Muthunaickenpatti, Pushpathur Village, Palani Taluk, Dindigul District, by confirming the order passed by the 3rd respondent in Na. Ka. No. 31/Ka.A/PU/2024 dated 03.03.2024.
1. The petitioner is the Member and West Union President of the Bharathiya Janatha Party, Thoppampatti, Dindigul District and he has filed this writ petition as against the proceedings dated 03.03.2024 passed by the 3rd respondent/Inspector of Police, Saminathapuram Police Station, Dindigul District. By the impugned proceedings, dated 03.03.2024, the 3rd respondent rejected permission already granted to the petitioner for conducting Rekla Race at Muthunaickenpatti, Pushpathur Village, Palani Taluk.
2. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submits that the petitioner was grant
Court permits traditional Rekla race during temple festivals, quashing denial, subject to strict animal welfare conditions.
Temple bullock cart races permitted with strict animal welfare conditions despite not being scheduled under PCA amendment.
Conducting traditional events is permissible under specific conditions ensuring animal welfare and adherence to legal guidelines.
The court has the power to issue a Writ of Mandamus to direct public authorities to perform their duties, and can impose conditions when granting permission for activities such as Bullock Cart races.
The court ruled on the conduct of a public event under legislative restrictions regarding safety and route regulations.
A Writ of Mandamus cannot be granted to direct action against an event when the authorities have already formally rejected the application seeking permission for such an event; the remedy lies in cha....
A Writ of Mandamus may be issued to ensure necessary permissions and protection for public events under certain conditions.
The court affirmed that traditional festivals involving animals must comply with strict welfare conditions to minimize cruelty, informed by recent judicial interpretations.
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