Madras High CourtWP/9009/2017disposed of

M.Chinnathambi, v. The Inspector Of Police,

2017-04-17Honourable Mr Justice C. T. Selvam2 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 17.04.2017

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE C.T.SELVAM Writ Petition No.9009 of 2017 M.Chinnathambi S/o.Muthu .. Petitioner Vs.

The Inspector of Police, Ethapur Police Station, Salem District.

.. Respondent Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for the issuance of a writ of Mandamus directing the respondent authority to give permission to conduct the Adal Padal [Kalainigalchi] programme at Mariyamma Koil back side, Kottavadi Post, Pethanaikan Pallayam Tk, Salem District, festival of Sri Mariamman Koil Thiruvila on 18.04.2017 by considering the petitioner's representation dated 06.04.2017. For Petitioner : Mr.V.Ravichandran For Respondent : Mr.P.Chinnadurai Government Advocate

O R D E R

The petitioner has filed the above Writ Petition to issue a writ of mandamus directing the respondent to give permission to conduct the cultural programme at Mariyamma Koil back side, Kottavadi Post, Pethanaikan Pallayam Tk, Salem District, in connection with the festival of Sri Mariamman Koil Thiruvila on 18.04.2017 by considering his representation dated 06.04.2017.

2. Heard learned counsel for petitioner and learned Government Advocate.

3. It is the case of the petitioner that inspite of the representation being given to the respondent on 06.04.2017 for conducting cultural programme, the respondent has not passed orders till today.

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4. A Division Bench of this Court in W.P.(MD).No.3773 of 2017 by order dated 03.03.2017 in similar circumstances directed the respondent to consider the petitioner's representation and dispose of the same.

5. Following the order passed by the Division Bench, this Court directs the respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 06.04.2017 and pass orders, on merits and in accordance with law, on or before 18.04.2017. This Court makes it clear that the fact of the order being issued today shall not weigh with the authority concerned and the authority shall take a decision solely upon merits.

With these observations, the Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

-s/dAssistant Registrar True Copy Sub-Assistant Registrar gm To The Inspector of Police, Ethapur Police Station, Salem District.

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