Madras High CourtWP(MD)/9166/2018disposed of

Damotharan, v. State Rep. By

2018-04-25Honourable Mr Justice D. Krishnakumar2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 25.04.2018

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE D.KRISHNAKUMAR W.P.(MD)No.9166 of 2018 Damotharan ... Petitioner Vs.

State rep by its:- 1.The Superintendent of Police, Tirunelveli, Tirunelveli District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Palavoor Police Station, Tirunelveli District.

... Respondents Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for the issuance of a writ of mandamus, directing the second respondent to grant permission and adequate police protection to conduct Innisai Katcheri programme from 01.05.2018, 02.05.2018, 04.05.2018 and 06.05.2018 for 4 days during the night time from 07.00 p.m., to 12.00 a.m., on the eve of "Sri Mutharamman Temple" situated in Avaraikulam, Radhapuram, Tirunelveli District based on the petitioner's representation, dated 03.04.2018 within the time limit that may stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.M.Subash Babu For Respondents : Mr.P.Kannidevan, Additional Government Pleader

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed seeking direction to the second respondent to grant permission and adequate police protection to conduct Innisai Katcheri programme from 01.05.2018, 02.05.2018, 04.05.2018 and 06.05.2018 for 4 days during the night time from 07.00 p.m., to 12.00 a.m., on the eve of "Sri Mutharamman Temple" situated in Avaraikulam, Radhapuram, Tirunelveli District based on the petitioner's representation, dated 03.04.2018 2.Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents.

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3.According to the petitioner, he made a representation dated 03.04.2018 to the respondents to grant permission and protection for conducting Innisai Katcheri programme scheduled to be held on 01.05.2018, 02.05.2018, 04.05.2018 and 06.05.2018 for 4 days during the night time from 07.00 p.m., to 12.00 a.m., on the eve of "Sri Mutharamman Temple" situated in Avaraikulam, Radhapuram, Tirunelveli District. As no order has been passed in the said representation, the petitioner has filed this writ petition with the aforesaid prayer.

4.The learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents submitted that the petitioner's representation is still pending with the second respondent. Therefore, this Court may pass appropriate orders to consider the petitioner's representation on merits and in accordance with law.

5.Considering the submission made by both parties, this Court directs the second respondent to consider the petitioner's representation, dated 03.04.2018 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law on or before 30.04.2018. 6.With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(Crl.Side) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Tirunelveli, Tirunelveli District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Palavoor Police Station, Tirunelveli District.

+1CC to Mr.M.Subash Babu, Advocate, SR.No. 63738 W.P.(MD)No.9166 of 2018 25.04.2018 am AM/SV MMS/SAR 2/26.04.2018/2P/4C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/