T.Rajamani, v. The Inspector Of Police
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 20.04.2017
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE C.T.SELVAM W.P.Nos.9659 and 9660 of 2017 T.Rajamani ... Petitioner in W.P.9659 of 2017 D.Govindharaj ... Petitioner in W.P.9660 of 2017 Vs.
The Inspector of Police, Kottapatti Police Station, Kottapatti, Dharmapuri District.
... Respondent in W.P.9659 of 2017 The Inspector of Police, Thirupattur Police Station, Thirupattur, Vellore District.
... Respondent in W.P.9660 of 2017 Prayer in W.P.No.9659 of 2017:
Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to grant permission and police protection to conduct "Gramiya Kalai Nigazhchi" scheduled to be held on 24.04.2017 on the eve of Arulmigu Sri Mariamman Temple festival situate at Valanur, Valanur Post, Aarur Taluk, Dharmapuri District based on my representation dated 15.04.2017 to conduct the festival. Prayer in W.P.No.9660 of 2017:
Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to grant permission and police protection to conduct "Gramiya Kalai Nigazhchi" scheduled to be held on 25.04.2017 on the eve of Arulmigu Sri Kottaikaliamman Temple festival situate at Palayapalayam, Palayapalayam Post, Puthunadu via, Thirupattur Taluk, Vellore District based on my representation dated 10.04.2017 to conduct the festival.
For Petitioner : Mr.T.Sathyaseelan For Respondent : Mr.K.Balamurugan Government Advocate
C O M M O N O R D E R The petitioners have filed the above writ petitions to issue a writ of mandamus directing the respondent to give permission to conduct "Gramiya Kalai Nigazhchi" at Arulmigu Sri Mariamman Temple festival situate at Valanur, Valanur Post, Aarur Taluk, Dharmapuri District and Arulmigu Sri Kottaikaliamman Temple festival situate at Palayapalayam, Palayapalayam Post, Puthunadu via, Thirupattur Taluk, Vellore District respectively, in connection with the festival of Arulmigu Sri Mariamman Temple and Arulmigu Sri Kottaikaliamman Temple respectively, on 24.04.2017 and 25.04.2017 respectively, by considering his representation dated 15.04.2017 and 10.04.2017 respectively.
2. Heard learned counsel for petitioners and learned Government Advocate.
3. It is the case of the petitioners that inspite of the representation being given to the respondent on 15.04.2017 and 10.04.2017 respectively, for conducting "Gramiya Kalai Nigazhchi", the respondent has not passed orders till today.
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 15.04.2017 and 10.04.2017 respectively and pass orders, on merits and in accordance with law, on or before 24.04.2017 and 25.04.2017 respectively. 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 1.The Inspector of Police, Kottapatti Police Station, Kottapatti, Dharmapuri District.
2.The Inspector of Police, Thirupattur Police Station, Thirupattur, Vellore District.
+2cc to Mr.T. Sathya Seelan, Advocate, S.R.No.24200, 24199 ks(CO) md(21/04/2017) W.P.Nos.9659 and 9660 of 2017