Madras High CourtWP/9572/2017disposed of

P.Ramesh, v. The Inspector Of Police

2017-04-20Honourable Mr Justice C. T. Selvam2 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 20.04.2017

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE C.T.SELVAM W.P.No.9572 of 2017 P.Ramesh ... Petitioner Vs.

The Inspector of Police, Senthamangalam Police Station, Namakkal District.

... Respondent Prayer:

Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to consider the petitioner representation dated 13.04.2017 for provide permission to conduct village folk dance and other cultural programs on 24.04.2017 at Sri Devi Karumariyamman Temple at Gandhipuram, Senthamangalam Village and Post, Namakkal District.

For Petitioner : Mr.T.Meganathan For Respondent : Mr.K.Balamurugan 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 Sri Devi Karumariyamman Temple at Gandhipuram, Senthamangalam Village and Post, Namakkal District, in connection with the festival of Sri Devi Karumariyamman Temple on 24.04.2017 by considering his representation dated 13.04.2017.

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 13.04.2017 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 13.04.2017 and pass orders, on merits and in accordance with law, on or before 24.04.2017. 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.

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

Sd/- Assistant Registrar //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar To The Inspector of Police, Senthamangalam Police Station, Namakkal District.

2 The Government Advocate (Writ) High Court, Madras 104 +1cc to Mr.T. Meganathan, Advocate, S.R.No.23816 ev(CO) md(21/04/2017) W.P.No.9572 of 2017 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/