G.Mathaiyan, v. The Inspector Of Police,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 12.07.2017

CORAM

THE HON'BLE Mr. JUSTICE M.DURAISWAMY W.P.No.17633 of 2017 G.Mathaiyan ... Petitioner v.

The Inspector of Police Palcode Police Station Dharmapuri District.

... Respondent Petition filed under Article 226 of The Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of mandamus directing the respondent authorities to grant permission to conduct the cultural program on 19.07.2017 in Sri Mariamman festival at Chithirapatti Village , Pelaraahalli Post, Palacode Taluk, Dharmapuri District 636 808 in a grand manner.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Ramesh Raja For Respondent : Mr.Era. Premnath Government Advocate

O R D E R

Mr.Era. Premnath, learned Government Advocate, takes notice for the respondent.

2. The petitioner has filed the above Writ Petition to issue a writ of mandamus directing the respondent authorities to grant permission to conduct the cultural program on 19.07.2017 in Sri Mariamman festival at Chithirapatti Village, Pelaraahalli Post, Palacode Taluk, Dharmapuri District 636 808 in a grand manner. 3.It is the case of the petitioner that in spite of the representation being given to the respondent on 30.06.2017 for conducting cultural programme in the Temple on 19.07.2017, the respondent has not passed orders till today.

4.A Division Bench of this Court in W.P.(MD).No.3773 of 2017 by order dated 03.03.2017 in similar circumstances directed the respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner therein and dispose of the same.

5.Following the order passed by the Division Bench, I direct the respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 30.06.2017 and pass orders, on merits and in accordance with law, on or before 17.07.2017.

With this observation, the Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 12.07.2017 Index : Yes/No Note: Issue today Rj To The Inspector of Police Palcode Police Station Dharmapuri District.

M.DURAISWAMY, J.

Rj W.P.No.17633 of 2017 12.07.2017