Disposed

P.Vanagamudi Arasan v. The Commissioner of Police

Madras HC5 Dec 2019WP/9679/2018

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What is this about?

Petitioner's writ petition seeking mandamus against respondents for interfering with his registered sports club's activities. Court disposed of the petition by relying on directions issued in a similar matter, reiterating that games can be played without stakes under specific conditions while prohibiting gambling.

What did the court decide?

Order issued for non-interference with the club's affairs and permission to play games without stakes, contingent on adherence to prior directions and laws.

P.Vanagamudi Arasan Vs The Commissioner of… — Pension and Retirement Benefits | Madras HC (2019)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED : 05.12.2019

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.V.KARTHIKEYAN

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Writ Petition No.9679 of 2018

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P.Vanangamudi Arasan ...Petitioner

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1.The Commissioner of Police, Officer of the Commissioner of Police, Tirupur City, Tirupur District.

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2.The Deputy Commissioner of Police, Tirupur City,

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Tirupur District.

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3.The Assistant Commissioner of Police, Tirupur North, Tirupur City,

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Tirupur District.

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4.State rep by Inspector of Police, North Police Station, Tirupur city, Tiruppur District ... Respondents

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Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of The Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, forbearing the respondents from in any manner interfering with the affairs of the petitioner's club RAJAS RECREATION AND SPORTS CLUB TIRUPUR as Sl.No.108/2016 situated at No.76, Vanakkara Street, K.P.N.Colony Extension, Tirupur-1 or its members including the facilities provided for playing various games including the game of playing rummy not involving any element of gambling.

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For Petitioner : Mr.C.S.Saravanan

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For R1 to R4 : Mrs.P.Rajalakshmi Additional Government Pleader

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O R D E R

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The petitioner's club Rajas Recreation and Sports Club Tirupur was registered under the provisions of the Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act 1975 by the Registrar of Societies, Tirupur in Sl.No.108/2016 on 17.11.2016. The Writ Petition has been filed seeking a mandamus against the respondents for interfering with the affairs of the petitioner's club.

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2.Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate and peruse the materials on record.

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3.The Writ of similar in nature, viz., WP.No.30779 of 2018 (The Universal Recreation and Sports club Vs. The Commissioner of Police, Tirupur City, and one another dated 22.11.2018,) following directions had been issued:

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''(a) The petitioner Club is permitted to allow the visitors to play indoor/outdoor games, including rummy without stakes, and there should not be any gambling activities.

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(b) The respondents shall not interfere with the affairs of the club, if the conduct of the games is in tune with the directions of this Court and as per the provisions of the public Gambling Act, 1867

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(c The petitioner shall install CCTV Cameras inside the club area, where gaming facilities are provided and record everyday's activities. Whenever the respondents receive complaints or input of gambling, instead of visiting the Club directly, the respondents may direct the Club to produce the CCTV footage, based on which the respondents may take action accordance with law.

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(d) It is the responsibility of the petitioner Club to provide CCTV footage intact, after retaining a copy for their reference. Installation of such CCTVs may be done as per instructions from the respondents, in accordance with the guidelines.

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(e) It is open to the respondents to take action against the petitioner Club, in accordance with law, if there is specific input or reasonable doubt, by entering into the club.

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(f) The respondents, while exercising the powers, should follow the mandatory provisions as enumerated in Section 5 of the Tamil Nadu Gaming Act, 1930/Public Gaming Act, 1867.''

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4.The present Writ Petition is also disposed of in the above lines. No costs.

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Sd/Assistant Registrar(CS-VI)

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//True Copy//

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Sub Assistant Registrar

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vsn

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To 1.The Commissioner of Police, Officer of the Commissioner of Police, Tirupur City, Tirupur District.

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2.The Deputy Commissioner of Police, Tirupur City, Tirupur District. 3.The Assistant Commissioner of Police, Tirupur North, Tirupur City, Tirupur District.

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4.The Inspector of Police, North Police Station, Tirupur city, Tiruppur District.

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+1cc to the Government Pleader SR.102910

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Writ Petition No.9679 of 2018 MR(CO) CB(07/01/2020)

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