Madras High CourtWP/18480/2016disposed of

S.Natarajamurthy, v. The State Rep By Its

2016-05-26Honourable Mr Justice M. Sathyanarayanan2 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 26.05.2016

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.SATHYANARAYANAN W.P.No.18480 of 2016 S.Natarajamurthy ... Petitioner Vs The State rep. by the Inspector of Police, Andimadam Police Station, Ariyalur District.

... Respondent Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking for a writ of mandamus, directing the respondent to grant permission and necessary protection to perform the cultural programme i.e., Adal Padal on the eve of Arulmigu Sri Veeramakaliamman Koil festival at Periayathukurichi Village, Uadayarpalayam Taluk, Ariyalur District, which is held to be on 30.05.2016 based on the representation dated 23.05.2016.

For Petitioner : Mr.Y.Devaarul Prakash For Respondent : Mr.P.Chinnadurai, Government Advocate

ORDER

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

2. The petitioner claims to be a member of the festival committee constituted for the purpose of conduct of the temple festival in Arulmighu Sri Veeramakaliamman Koil at Periyathukurichi Village, Udayarpalayam Taluk, Ariyalur District and in this regard, he submitted a representation dated 23.05.2016 to the respondent praying for appropriate permission to conduct the cultural program, which includes song and dance, in connection with the temple festival, scheduled to be held on 30.05.2016. Since no order has been passed, the petitioner has come forward with this writ petition.

3. Heard the submissions of Mr.Y.Deva Arul Prakash, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

Mr.P.Chinnadurai, learned Government Advocate, who accepts notice on behalf of the respondent.

4. Though the petitioner prayed for a larger relief, this Court, in the light of the facts and circumstances, without going into the merits of the representation, directs the respondent to consider and dispose of the representation dated 23.05.2016 submitted by the petitioner, in accordance with law, on or before 29.05.2016 and communicate the decision taken to the petitioner.

5. The writ petition is disposed of, accordingly. No costs.

Sd/- Vacation Officer //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar rk To The Inspector of Police, Andimadam Police Station, Ariyalur District.

+1cc to Mr.Y.Devaarul Prakash, Advocate, S.R.No.28868 +1cc to the Government Pleader, S.R.No.28860 W.P.No.18480 of 2016 EV(CO) CA(30/05/2016) https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/