Palaniappan(Dharmakartha), v. State Rep. By Its The Sub-

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

Dated : 07.06.2016

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE M.SATHYANARAYANAN Writ Petition No.19113 of 2016 Palaniappan ... Petitioner Vs.

State rep by its Sub Inspector of Police, Senthamangalam Police Station, Namakkal District.

... Respondent Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for the issuance of writ of mandamus directing the respondent to give permission to conduct the gramiya cultural and dance programme in Mariamman Kovil, Thottiyapatti Arunthiya Street, Kalappa Naickenpatti, Namakkal District on 12.06.2016 by considering the petitioner's representation dated 02.06.2016. For Petitioner : Mr.W.Camyles Gandhi For Respondent : Mr.P.Sanjay Gandhi Additional Government Pleader

O R D E R

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

2. The petitioner, claims to be the Dharmakartha of Mariamman Kovil, Thottiyapatti Arunthiya Street, Naickenpatti, Namakkal District. He submitted a representation/application dated 02.06.2016 to the respondent, seeking permission to conduct a cultural program on 12.06.2016, 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. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, on instructions, would submit that in the event of permission being granted to conduct the song and dance programme, there will not be any law, order or communal problem and no vulgarity or obscenity will be there and hence, prays for appropriate orders.

4. This Court heard the submissions of Mr.P.Sanjay Gandhi, learned Additional Government Pleader, who accepts notice on behalf of the respondent.

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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 petitioner's application/representation dated 02.06.2016, in accordance with law and pass orders on or before 10.06.2016 and communicate the decision taken, to the petitioner forthwith.

6. The writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. Sd/- Asst.Registrar (CS IV ) /true copy/ Sub Asst. Registrar vsm To The Sub Inspector of Police, Senthamangalam Police Station, Namakkal District.

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