T.Madhiyan, v. The Inspector Of Police,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 18.06.2015

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.SATHYANARAYANAN W.P.No.17359 of 2015 T.Madhiyan ... Petitioner Vs.

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

... Respondent PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondent authority to give permission to conduct the dance programme Pagudupattu Post, Aathur Taluk Salem District - 636138, festival of Arulmighu Mariamman Koil Thiruvila on 23.06.2015 representation dated 8.6.2015.

For Petitioner : Mr.P.Lakshmikanthan For Respondent : Mr.M.Digvijaya Pandian,AGP

ORDER

By consent of the learned counsel appearing on either side, the writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

2. The petitioner claims to be the Dharmakartha of the Arulmighu Mariamman Koil Thiruvala at Pagudupattu Post, Aathur Taluk, Salem District. He submitted a representation dated 8.6.2015 to the respondent seeking permission to conduct a cultural programme in the temple festival, which includes song and dance programme to be held on 23.6.2015. Since the petitioner has not been favoured with any response, he came forward before this Court with the present writ petition.

3. Learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submits that in the event of permission granted by the respondent, there would not be any law and order problem and obscenity and vulgarity will not be there and prays for appropriate orders.

4. Heard the submissions of Mr.M.Digvijaya Pandian, Additional Government Pleader, who accepts notice on behalf of the respondent. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

5. This Court, in the facts and circumstances of the case, without going into the merits of the representation dated 8.6.2015 made by the petitioner, directs the respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 8.6.2015 and pass orders in accordance with law on or before 21.6.2015 and the respondent shall also communicate the decision taken to the petitioner.

6. The writ petition is disposed of accordingly. However, there is no order as to costs.

usk s/d- Assistant Registrar(CS-III) True Copy Sub-Assistant Registrar To The Inspector of Police, Karumanthurai Police Station, Salem District.

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