Madras High CourtWP(MD)/12154/2018dismissed

M.Meenakshisundaram, v. The Superintendent Of

2018-06-07Honourable Mr Justice D. Krishnakumar3 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 07.06.2018

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE D. KRISHNAKUMAR W.P(MD).No. 12154 of 2018 M. Meenakshisundaram : Petitioner Vs.

1. The Superintendant of Police, Dindigul District, Dindigul.

2. The Inspector of Police, Eriyodu Police Station, Eriyodu, Dindigul District.

: Respondents Prayer: The Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the second respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 04.06.2018 to grant permission to conduct the "Kovil Thiruvizha" as well as other programmes and also to conduct the "Aadal Padal"on 03.07.2018 at about 6.00 Pm to 11.00 pm in temple namely "Arulmigu Sri Mariamman Kovil" at R.Kombai Post, R.K. Kalathur, Vedasandhur Taluk, Dindigul District. For Petitioner : Mr.T.Palpandi For respondent : Mr.P.Kannidevan Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed for issuing a direction to the the second respondent to consider the petitioner's representation, dated 04.06.2018 to grant permission to conduct the "Kovil Thiruvizha" as well as other programmes and also to conduct the "Aadal Padal"on 03.07.2018 at about 6.00 Pm to 11.00 pm in temple namely "Arulmigu Sri Mariamman Kovil" at R.Kombai Post, R.K. Kalathur, Vedasandhur Taluk, Dindigul District.

2. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents.

3. According to the petitioner, he made a representation to the second respondent on 04.06.2018 for granting permission to

conduct the "Kovil Thiruvizha" as well as other programmes and also to conduct the "Aadal Padal" on 03.07.2018 at about 6.00 Pm to 11.00 pm in temple namely "Arulmigu Sri Mariamman Kovil" at R.Kombai Post, R.K. Kalathur, Vedasandhur Taluk, Dindigul District. But, so far, no order has been passed by the second respondent. Hence, the petitioner has filed the present Writ Petition.

4. Heard the learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents.

5. On perusal of the records, it is seen that the petitioner has made a representation only on 04.06.2018 to the second respondent for conducting the Aadal Padal Programme on 03.07.2018. Without waiting for sufficient time to consider the representation of the petitioner by the second respondent, he has approached this Court by way of this Writ Petition. Since the Writ Petition filed by the petitioner is pre-matured, this Court is not inclined to entertain this Petition.

6. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is dismissed. However, the second respondent is directed to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 04.06.2018 on merits and in accordance with law, by taking into consideration of the conditions imposed by this Court in W.P.(MD)No.7911 of 2018, dated 12.04.2018, if there is no rival claim to conduct the festival. No costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CS-III) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To

1. The Superintendant of Police, Dindigul District, Dindigul.

2. The Inspector of Police, Eriyodu Police Station, Eriyodu, Dindigul District.

+1cc to Mr.T.Palpandi,Advocate Sr.No.67305 +1cc to SPECIAL GOVERNMENT PLEADER, Sr.No.67634 TRP MK/SV MMS/SAR 2/18.06.2018/2P/5C W.P(MD).No. 12154 of 2018 07.06.2018