Thangarasu, v. The State Rep By Its

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 26.05.2016

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.SATHYANARAYANAN W.P.No.18482 of 2016 Thangarasu ... 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 Sri Throupathiamman Koil festival at Silambur Village, Uadayarpalayam Taluk, Ariyalur District, which is held to be on 27.05.2016 based on the petitioner's representation dated 21.05.2016.

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 temple festival committee constituted for the purpose of conduct of the temple festival in Sri Throupathiamman Koil at Silambur Village, Udayarpalayam Taluk, Ariyalur District and he submitted a representation dated 21.05.2016 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 27.05.2016. 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 Mr.P.Chinnadurai, learned Government Advocate, who accepts notice on behalf of the respondent.

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4. In the light of the above facts and circumstances and since the date of conducting the cultural program falls on 27.05.2016, this Court, in this writ petition cannot issue any direction. However, the petitioner is at liberty to submit a fresh representation to the respondent, well in advance for conducting the cultural program in connection with the Temple festival and on receipt of the same, the respondent is directed to consider the same and pass orders in accordance with law, within a period of one week thereafter and inform 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.28869 +1cc to the Government Pleader, S.R.No.28851 W.P.No.18482 of 2016 EV(CO) CA(30/05/2016) https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/