Madras High CourtWP(MD)/17020/2018disposed of

K.Lakshmikanth v. The Superintendent Of Police

2018-08-01Honourable Mr Justice D. Krishnakumar2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 01.08.2018

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE D.KRISHNAKUMAR W.P.(MD)No.17020 of 2018 K.Lakshmikanth ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Superintendent of Police, Thiruverambur, Trichy District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Thuvakudi Police Station, Trichy District.

... Respondents Writ Petition 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 Arulmigu Sree Aalayi Amman Kovil at Thuvakudi Village, Trichy District and for the "Karakaattam" programme on the night at 10.00 p.m. to 05.00 a.m. on 05.08.2018.

For Petitioner : Mr.A.Senthil Kumar For Respondents : Mr.P.Kannidevan Additional Government Pleader

O R D E R

Mr.P.Kannidevan, learned Additional Government Pleader takes notice for the respondents.

2.By consent of both parties, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission itself. 3.According to the petitioner, he made a representation, dated 23.07.2018, seeking to permit the petitioner to conduct the "Karakaattam" programme which is scheduled to be held on 05.08.2018 between 10.00 a.m. and 05.00 p.m. at Arulmigu Sree Aalayi Amman Kovil at Thuvakudi Village, Trichy District and to provide adequate police protection. No order has been passed till date. Hence, the petitioner filed this present writ petition before this Court. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 4.The learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the

respondents would submit that the representation filed by the petitioner would be considered by the second respondent in accordance with law.

5.In the light of the above facts and circumstances, and considering the limited scope of prayer, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, this Court directs the second respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 23.07.2018 on merits and in accordance with law, on or before 04.08.2018, after providing an opportunity to the parties concerned. 6.With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CS III) /True copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar(CS 2) TM To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Thiruverambur, Trichy District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Thuvakudi Police Station, Trichy District.

1CC TO MR. A. SENTHIL KUMAR ADVOCATE SR 76309 1CC TO THE SPECIAL GOVERNMENT PLEADER, SR 76543 DS SKN SAR 2 W.P.(MD)No.17020 of 2018 01.08.2018 2 8 18 2P 5C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/