D.Sugumaran, v. The Commissioner Of Police,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 27-4-2015

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.SATHYANARAYANAN WRIT PETITION No.12532 of 2015 D.Sugumaran .. Petitioner vs 1.The Commissioner of Police Office of the Commissioner Vepery, Chennai 600 007 2.The Assistant Commissioner of Police Office of the Assistant Commissioner Ambattur, Chennai 600 053 3.The State Rep. By Inspector of Police T1 Ambattur Police Station Ambattur, Chennai 600 053 .. Respondents Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the third respondent to permit the petitioner to conduct the "Chithirai Muzhu Nilavu" festival from 1.5.2015 to 3.5.2015, at Sri Devi Karumariamman Thirukovil, Maya Street, K.K.Road, Ambattur, Chennai 600 053.

For Petitioner : Mr.Pradeep Jayaraman For Respondents : Mrs.P.Rajalakshmi Government Advocate

ORDER

By consent, the writ petition itself is taken up for final disposal.

2.The petitioner claims that he is the Managing Member of Sri Devi Karumariamman Thirukovil at Ambattur and the festival viz. "Chithirai Muzhu Nilavu" will be conducted during the month of May, and the petitioner has already printed a pamphlet in this regard and submitted an application dated 22.4.2015, to the respondents, https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

praying for appropriate permission to conduct the same and though it was acknowledged, no response is forthcoming and hence, he came forward to file this writ petition.

3.The learned Counsel appearing for the petitioner, would submit that for the past 13 years, the festival was conducted during the month of May and further, assures that there will not be any law and order problem, or no vulgarity or obscenity would be there during the conduct of festival, and hence, prays for appropriate orders.

4.The Court heard the submission of Mrs.P.Rajalakshmi, learned Government Advocate, who accepted notice for the respondents, also.

5.Though the petitioner prayed for a larger relief, this Court, without going into the merits of the application, directs the third respondent to consider the petitioner's application/representation dated 22.4.2015, in accordance with law, and pass orders on or before 29.4.2015, and communicate the decision to the petitioner forthwith. The writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs.

Sd/- Asst.Registrar (CO) /true copy/ Sub Asst. Registrar nsv To:

1.The Commissioner of Police Office of the Commissioner Vepery, Chennai 600 007 2.The Assistant Commissioner of Police Office of the Assistant Commissioner Ambattur, Chennai 600 053 3.The Inspector of Police T1 Ambattur Police Station Ambattur, Chennai 600 053 1 cc to Mr.Prakash Rayar, Advocate, Sr. 23070 W.P.No.12532 of 2015 MSM (CO) kk 28/4 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/