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2025 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 19562
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN, J
S.Senkottiayan – Appellant
Versus
The Revenue Divisional Officer, Tiruchengode Taluk, Namakkal District. – Respondent
W.P.No.4255 of 2025
For the Appellant: Mr.T.Dhasarathan
For the Respondents: Mr.P.Balathandayutham, Mr.R.Vinothraja
The court emphasizes procedural compliance for public safety during events while granting discretion to law enforcement.
Headnote:The Writ Petition seeks a Mandamus under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for police protection during a festival. It was observed that without expressing an opinion on the merits of the petitioner’s representation, the Inspector of Police must notify and resolve the issue within two weeks. The final ruling states the petition is disposed of with this direction.
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| 1. right to seek judicial intervention for police protection during public events. (Para 1) |
| 2. court's directive for timely action by law enforcement on representations. (Para 2) |
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN W.P.No.4255 of 2025 S.Senkottiayan, M/A 68 Years, S/o Selamban, Residing at, Moliyapalli, Tiruchengode, Namakkal District-637201. ... Petitioner /versus/
1) The Revenue Divisional Officer, Tiruchengode Taluk, Namakkal District.
2) The Superintendent of Police, Namakkal District-637003. 3) The Inspector of Police, Tiruchengode Police station, Namakkal District. ... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents herein to pass orders on the representation of the petitioner dated 25.11.2024 thereby the respondents to grant permission and police protection for conducting “Arulmigu Mariamman Temple Pongal festival” between 18.02.2025 to 26.02.2025 at Maachampalayam, Moliyapalli Village, Tiruchengode Taluk, Namakkal District-637 201.
For Petitioner : Mr.T.Dhasarathan For R1 : Mr.P.Balathandayutham, Spl.G.P.
For R2 & R3 : Mr.R.Vinothraja, Government Advocate (Crl.Side)
O R D E R
This Writ Petition has been filed to issue Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents herein to pass orders on the representation of the petitioner dated 25.11.2024 thereby the respondents to grant permission and police protection for conducting “Arulmigu Mariamman Temple Pongal festival” between 18.02.2025 to 26.02.2025 at Maachampalayam, Moliyapalli Village, Tiruchengode Taluk, Namakkal District-637 201.
2. Without expressing any opinion on the merits of the representation submitted by the petitioner, the 3rd respondent, Inspector of Police, Tiruchengode Police Station, Namakkal, is directed to issue notice to the petitioner and the counterparty and pass orders on the merits within a period of two weeks, from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
3. With the above observation, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.
