Madras High CourtWP/8769/2021disposed of

R.Muthu v. The Inspector Of Police

2021-04-07Honourable Mr Justice M. Nirmal Kumar2 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 07.04.2021

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.NIRMAL KUMAR W.P.NO.8769 OF 2021 R.Muthu ... Petitioner Vs.

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

... Respondent PRAYER: Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent authority to give permission and police protection to conduct Cultural Programme (Adal Padal Nigalchi) in the event of Thippampatti, Arunthathiyar Street Arulmigu Sree Muthalamman Temple Festival at Salem Taluk & District on 08.04.2021 & 09.04.2021 between 06.00 p.m. to 11.00 p.m. by considering the petitioner's representation dated 27.03.2021. For Petitioner :

Mr.A.Sathishkumar For Respondent :

Mr.M.Mohammed Riyaz, Additional Public Prosecutor * * * * *

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondent authority to give permission and police protection to conduct Cultural Programme (Adal Padal Nigalchi) in the event of Thippampatti, Arunthathiyar Street Arulmigu Sree Muthalamman Temple Festival at Salem Taluk & District on 08.04.2021 & 09.04.2021 between 06.00 p.m. to 11.00 p.m. by considering the petitioner's representation dated 27.03.2021. 2.Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for the respondent.

3. The petitioner has submitted his representation to the respondent for conducting cultural programme and the said https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

representation was not considered by the respondent. Hence the writ petitioner has come forward with this writ petition for the aforementioned prayer.

4.Thus, without going into the merits of the case, the respondent is directed to consider the representation submitted by the petitioner dated 27.03.2021 and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law, by taking into consideration of the ground situation and the COVID pandemic situation prevailing in the locality and the decision shall be taken as early as possible.

5.Accordingly, this writ petition stands disposed of. However, there is no order as to costs.

Sd/- Asst.Registrar /true copy/ Sub Asst. Registrar ah To 1.The Inspector of Police, Panamarathupatti Police Station, Panamarathupatti, Salem District.

2.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

+2 ccs to Mr.A.Sathish kumar Advocate sr21879 W.P.NO.8769 OF 2021 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/