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A.Arunkumar v. The Chief Secretary

Madras HC20 Apr 2021WP/9743/2021

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What is this about?

The petitioner sought a writ of mandamus for permission to garland a statue of Dr. Ambedkar. The court directed the 4th respondent to permit five persons to garland the statue on a later date, subject to conditions limiting the time, prohibiting slogans/music, and requiring police approval regarding other potential restrictions. The writ petition was disposed of without costs.

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Permission granted to five persons, including petitioner, to garland Dr. Ambedkar's statue on 21.04.2021 from 3:00-3:30 p.m. subject to conditions: ID submission, no slogans/music/speeches inside, and

A.Arunkumar Vs The Chief Secretary — Public Procurement and Tenders | Madras HC (2021)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 20.04.2021

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE Mrs. JUSTICE PUSHPA SATHYANARAYANA

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W.P.No.9743 of 2021

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(Heard through VC)

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A.Arunkumar .. Petitioner
Vs.
1.The Chief Secretary
Government of Tamil Nadu
Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009
2.The Director General of Police
Government of Tamil Nadu
Mylapore, Chennai 600 004
3.The Commissioner of Police
Greater Chennai Corporation
Vepery, Chennai 600 004
4.The Inspector of Police
(Law and Order)
E5, Pattinabakkam Police Station
Pattinabakkam, Chennai 600 004 .. Respondents
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PRAYER: Writ Petition filed Under Article 226 of the
Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus
directing the respondents more particularly the 4th respondent
to consider petitioner's representation dated 15.04.2021 for
granting permission to the Founder and State President, Indu
Makkal Katchi Mr.Arjun Sampath to garland the statue of Annal
Dr.Ambedkar situated at Ambedkar Memorial Hall, Raja
Annamalaipuram, Chennai 600 028 on 19.04.2021 at 3 p.m

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For Petitioner : Mr.A.Arunkumar

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Party in Person For Respondents : Mr.R.A.S.Senthilvel Additional Government Pleader

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O R D E R

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Petitioner has come forward with the present writ petition for a mandamus to direct the respondents, more particularly, the 4th respondent to consider his representation dated 15.04.2021 for granting permission to the Founder and State President, Indu Makkal Katchi Mr.Arjun Sampath to garland the statue of Annal Dr.Ambedkar situated at Ambedkar Memorial Hall, Raja Annamalaipuram, Chennai 600 028 on 19.04.2021 at 3 p.m

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Upon instructions, Mr.R.A.S.Senthilvel, learned Additional Government Pleader, appearing for the respondents, states that the respondents have no objection for allowing only five persons to Ambedkar Memorial Hall to garland Annal Dr.Ambedkar Statue. In view of the same, the petitioner and four others, may be permitted to garland the statue of Dr.B.R.Ambedkar, situated at Ambedkar Memorial Hall, Raja Annamalaipuram, Chennai 600 028 on 21.04.2021 at 3.00 p.m subject to the following conditions:

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ii) Only five persons including the petitioner will be allowed to garland the statue and they are directed to furnish their identity cards to the fourth respondent today itself.

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iii) The petitioner and others should not raise any slogan or otherwise, inside the Mani Mandapam;

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iv) Permission is granted between 3.00 and 3.30 p.m. Petitioner and others should vacate the place after the time is over.

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v) There cannot be any speech, music or otherwise during the said hours.

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With the above conditions/restrictions and also any other restrictions that the fourth the respondent may impose, including COVID Protocol, the petitioner and four others are permitted to garland the statue of Dr.B.R.Ambedkar, situated at Ambedkar Memorial Hall, Raja Annamalaipuram, Chennai 600 028 on 21.04.2021 between 3.00 and 3.30 p.m.

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With the above directions, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs. Sd/Assistant Registrar(CS IV)

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Sub Assistant Registrar

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Asr

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To
1.The Chief Secretary
Government of Tamil Nadu
Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009
2.The Director General of Police
Government of Tamil Nadu
Mylapore, Chennai 600 004
3.The Commissioner of Police
Greater Chennai Corporation
Vepery, Chennai 600 004
4.The Inspector of Police
(Law and Order)
E5, Pattinabakkam Police Station
Pattinabakkam, Chennai 600 004.
+2cc to Mr.A.Arunkumar, Advocate, S.R.Nos.23857 & 23858.
W.P.No.9743 of 2021
GP(CO)
CSR 20.04.2021

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