Madras High CourtWP(MD)/11204/2018disposed of

A.Periyasamy, v. The Superintendent Of Police

2018-05-16Honourable Mr Justice M.S. Ramesh2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 16.05.2018

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.S.RAMESH W.P(MD)No.11204 of 2018 A.Periyasamy ... Petitioner vs.

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

2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Periyakulam, Theni District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Devathanapatti Circle, Theni District.

4.The Sub-Inspector of Police, Jayamankalam Police Station, Theni District.

5.Sangan ... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 2 to 4 to provide police production for the temple festival scheduled to hold on 28.05.2018 and 29.05.2018 for the temples namely Sri Ankala Easwari and Sri Sangaiah situated at Alagar Naickenpatti, Periyakulam (East), Theni District. For Petitioner : Mr.M.Maharaja For RR 1 to 4 : Mr.S.Dhayalan, Government Advocate (Criminal Side)

O R D E R

The petitioner's application dated 10.05.2018, seeking for providing police protection for the temple festival scheduled to be held on 28.05.2018 and 29.05.2018, has been kept pending without disposal, which prompted the petitioner to file the present writ petition.

2.By consent of both counsels, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal.

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3.It is needless to point out that whenever any representation / application is made to the statutory authorities, the official respondents are bound to dispose of the same in one way or other, rather than keeping it pending indefinitely. 4.In view of the limited prayer sought for and without going into the merits of the petitioner's representation dated 10.05.2018, there shall be a direction to the fourth respondent to consider the petitioner's representation on its own merits and pass appropriate orders on or before 27.05.2018. Such an exercise shall be done after giving due opportunity to the petitioner and to any other person who may be interested in the subject matter.

5. With the above observation, this writ petition stands allowed. No costs.

Sd/- Vacation Officer /True copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Theni District, Theni.

2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Periyakulam, Theni District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Devathanapatti Circle, Theni District.

4.The Sub-Inspector of Police, Jayamankalam Police Station, Theni District.

+1cc to M/s.M.Maharaja, Advocate, SR.No.65515 +1cc to Special Government Pleader, SR.No.65752. W.P(MD)No.11204 of 2018 16.05.2018 ps/pnn RAM/RSK SKN/SAR 4/25.05.2018/2P/7C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/