Madras High CourtWP/2157/2017disposed of

A.Ranganathan v. State Rep. By The

2017-01-30Honourable Mr Justice R. Mahadevan2 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 30.01.2017

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.MAHADEVAN W.P.No.2157 of 2017 A.Ranganathan [ Petitioner ] Vs 1.State rep.by The Superintendent of Police, Collectorate Post, Dharmapuri District.

2.The District Superintendent of Police, Aarur Post, Dharmapuri District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Morappur Police Station, Aarur Post, Dharmapuri District.

[Respondents] Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the third respondent to give permission to conduct a festival program schedule to be held on 05.02.2017 in Arulmigu Sri Devathi Amman Temple by considering the petitioner's representation dated 23.01.2017.

For Petitioner : Mr.T.Balaji For Respondents : Mr.C.Emalias, Additional Public Prosecutor

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondents to accord permission to conduct a festival program scheduled to be held on 05.02.2017 in Arulmigu Sri Devathi Amman Temple, Aarur Taluk, Dharmapuri District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 23.01.2017. 2.For conducting Aadal Padal programme for the above temple, the petitioner made a representation to the third respondent on 23.01.2017 for according permission. Since the third respondent https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

has not granted permission, the present writ petition is filed. 3.Mr.C.Emalias, learned Additional Public Prosecutor, takes notice for the respondents.

4.Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, the third respondent is directed to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 23.01.2017 with regard to giving permission for Aadal Padal Programme, and pass orders only on merits and in accordance with law. This Court is not granting any positive direction as far as Aadal Padal programme is concerned. 5.The writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. -s/dAssistant Registrar True Copy Sub-Assistant Registrar KM Note to the Registry: Issue order copy on 01.02.2017. To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Collectorate Post, Dharmapuri District.

2.The District Superintendent of Police, Aarur Post, Dharmapuri District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Morappur Police Station, Aarur Post, Dharmapuri District.

4.The Public Prosecutor, Madras High Court, Chennai-600 104.

+1 cc to M/s.T.Balaji Advocate sr 5490 W.P.No.2157 of 2017 ppa(co) aa01/02/2017 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/