K.Ashokan, v. The Inspector Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATE: 24.07.2015

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.SATHYANARAYANAN W.P.No.22276/2015 K.Ashokan ... Petitioner

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The Inspector of Police Thiyagaduruvam Police Station Villupuram District.

.. Respondent Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking for a writ of mandamus, to direct the respondent authority to consider the petitioner representation dated 11.07.2015 for permission to conduct the dance programme at Valavanthar Kuppam Mariamman Koil festival on 02.08.2015, at Valavanthar Kuppam, Thimmalai Post, Kallakurichi Taluk, Villupuram District.

For Petitioner : Mr.V.Ravichandran For Respondent : Mr.V.Subbiah, Special Government Pleader

O R D E R

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

2. The petitioner claims to be the Dharmakartha of Valavanthar Kuppam Mariamman Koil, Valavanthar Kuppam, Thimmalai Post, Kallakurichi Taluk, Villupuram District.

He submitted a representation/application dated 11.07.2015 to the respondent, seeking permission to conduct a cultural program on 02.08.2015, in connection with the temple festival, which includes song and dance programme and since, he has not been favoured with any kind of response, came forward to file this writ petition.

3. Learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that in the event of permission being granted to conduct the song and dance programme, there will not be any law and order problem and no vulgarity or obscenity will be there and hence, prays for appropriate orders.

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4.This Court heard the submissions of Mr.V.Subbiah, learned Special Government Pleader, who accepts notice for the respondent. 5.This Court, taking into consideration the limited scope of the prayer sought for by the petitioner and without going into the merits of the application/representation, directs the respondent to consider the application/representation dated 11.07.2015, in accordance with law and pass orders on or before 31.07.2015 and inform the decision taken to the petitioner forthwith.

6. The writ petition is disposed of, accordingly. No costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CS II) //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar AP To The Inspector of Police Thiyagaduruvam Police Station Villupuram District.

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