W.P.(MD)No.1106 of 2022

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

DATED: 24.01.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN

W.P.(MD)No.1106 of 2022

S.Sasikumar

... Petitioner

Vs.

1.The Superintendent of Police,

Madurai District,

Madurai.

2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police,

Usilampatti,

Madurai District.

3.The Inspector of Police,

Uthappanayakanur police station,

Uthappanayakanur,

Madurai District.

... Respondents

Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution

of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the third

respondent to grant permission for conducting Yearly festival

followed by “Annathanam” scheduled to be at 10.00 a.m. to 06.00 p.m.

and cultural programs including Dance program (Adal Padal) scheduled

to be at 06.00 p.m. on 25.01.2022 at Sri Rakkuammal Thirukovil at

Chinnakuruvakudi, Usilampatti Taluk, Madurai District.

For Petitioner

: Mr.K.Srinivasaragavan

For Respondents

: Mr.M.Sakthi Kumar,

Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

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O R D E R

Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned

Government Advocate (Crl. Side) for the respondents.

2. The petitioner thr