Madras High CourtWP(MD)/12752/2019disposed of

Arivalagan, v. The Superintendent Of Police

2019-06-04Honourable Mr Justice V. Bharathidasan2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 04.06.2019

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE V.BHARATHIDASAN W.P.(MD)No.12752 of 2019 Arivalagan : Petitioner

Versus

1.The Superintendent of Police, Pudukkottai District, Pudukkottai.

2.The Inspector of Police, Alangudi Police Station, Pudukkottai District.

: Respondents Prayer:

Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to grant permission and protection for cultural event namely Adalpadal scheduled to be held on 05.06.2019 and 06.06.2019 at night 09.00 p.m., to 12.00 a.m., in connection with "Vaikasi Festival" in Arulmigu Sri Muthumariamman Kovil at Vanniyanviduthi Village, Alangudi Taluk, Pudukkottai District, based on the petitioner's representation dated 20.05.2019. For Petitioner : Mr.E.Balasubramanian For Respondents : Mr.K.K.Ramakrishnan, Additional Public Prosecutor

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents to grant permission and protection for cultural event, namely Adalpadal scheduled to be held on 05.06.2019 and 06.06.2019 at night 09.00 p.m., to 12.00 a.m., in connection with "Vaikasi Festival" in Arulmigu Sri Muthumariamman Kovil at Vanniyanviduthi Village, Alangudi Taluk, Pudukkottai District, based on the petitioner's representation dated 20.05.2019.

2. Heard both sides.

3. The grievance of the petitioner is that seeking permission and protection to perform the cultural event, namely Adalpadal on 05.06.2019 and 06.06.2019 in connection with "Vaikasi Festival" of the above said temple, the petitioner made a representation on 20.05.2019 to the second respondent and the said https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

representation was not considered so far. Hence, the present Writ Petition has been filed for the aforesaid relief.

4. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, without going into the merits of the case, the second respondent is directed to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 20.05.2019 and pass suitable orders on merits and in accordance with law, forthwith.

5. The Writ Petition stands disposed of with the above direction. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar (P AND A) // True Copy // Sub Assistant Registrar(CS ) SML To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Pudukkottai District, Pudukkottai.

2.The Inspector of Police, Alangudi Police Station, Pudukkottai District.

1CC TO MR. E. BALASUBRAMANIAN, ADVOCATE SR 66956 KK 06/06/2019 2P 4C Order made in W.P.(MD)No.12752 of 2019 Dated: 04.06.2019 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/