G.Thangarasu(Organizer) v. 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.18483 of 2016 G.Thangarasu .. Petitioner Vs State. Rep. by its The Inspector of Police, Oilpatti Police Station, Rasipuram Taluk, Namakkal District.

.. Respondent Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking for a writ of mandamus, directing the respondent to give permission to conduct the Gramiya Culture and dance programme in the event of Oilpatti Kaliamman, Mariamman Kovil on 01.06.2016 at Nadu Colony, Oilpatti Post, Rasipuram Taluk, Namakkal District, based on the representation dated 23.05.2016. For Petitioner : Mr.W.Camyles Gandhi For Respondent : Mr.P.Chinnadurai, Goverrnment Advocate

O R D E R

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

2. The petitioner claims to be the Organizer of the Oilpatti Kaliamman Mariamman Kovil, Oilpatti Post, Rasipuram Taluk, Namakkal District and he intends to conduct cultural program, which includes song and dance programme in connection with the festival of the said temple on 01.06.2016 and in this regard, submitted a representation to the respondent on 23.05.2016 praying for appropriate permission to conduct the cultural program. However, the above said representation was rejected by the respondent stating the permission of Government is necessary to conduct the cultural Programme.

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2. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that in similar facts and circumstances, this Court has granted positive orders permitting to conduct the cultural events subject to certain conditions and prays for appropriate relief.

3. Heard the submissions of Mr.W.Camyles Gandhi, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and 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, directs the respondent to re-consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 23.05.2016, and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law on or before 30.05.2016 and communicate the decision taken to the petitioner.

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

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(J) //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar To The Inspector of Police, Oilpatti Police Station, Rasipuram Taluk.

Namakkal District.

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