Madras High CourtWP(MD)/15087/2017disposed of

V.Pandiarajan, v. The Superintendent Of Police,

2017-08-11Honourable Mr Justice S.S. Sundar2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 11.08.2017

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE S.S.SUNDAR W.P.(MD) No.15087 of 2017 V.Pandiarajan ... Petitioner -Vs1. The Superintendent of Police, Madurai District, Madurai.

2. The Inspector of Police, Othakadai Police Station, Madurai District.

... Respondents Prayer:Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents herein to grant permission and protection to conduct the "Ädalum Paadalum"dance programme on 14.08.2017 from 07.00 p.m to 11.00 p.m in pursuant to the Krishna Jeyandhi festival at Pilluchery, Madurai East Taluk, Madurai by considering the petitioner's representation dated 09.08.2017.

For Petitioner : Mr.N.Shanmugaselvam.

For Respondents : Mr.A.K.Baskarapandiyan, Special Government Pleader.

O R D E R

This Writ petition is filed for issuing a Writ of Mandamus seeking a direction to the respondents herein to grant permission and protection to conduct the "Adalum Paadalum"dance programme on 14.08.2017 from 07.00 p.m to 11.00 p.m in pursuant to the Krishna Jeyandhi festival at Pilluchery, Madurai East Taluk, Madurai by considering the petitioner's representation dated 09.08.2017.

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

https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

3. Considering the fact that the programme is fixed on 14.08.2017 and the petitioner has got some grievance to change the date, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the petitioner's claim, this Court is inclined to pass the following direction:

"The respondent police shall consider the representation of the petitioner dated 09.08.2017 and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law, keeping in mind the interest of public and the responsibility of respondent to maintain law and order."

4. With the above direction, the Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

5. The petitioner shall pay a cost of Rs.2,000/-(Rupees Two Thousand only) to the credit of the Hon'ble Chief Justice Relief Fund, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai, by today before 4.30 p.m, failing which, the order copy shall not be furnished today.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(AD-II) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To

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

2. The Inspector of Police, Othakadai Police Station, Madurai District.

Copy to:

The Section Officer, Accounts Section, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

+1cc to M/S. N.SHANMUGASELVAM, Advocate, SR.No.72292. +1cc to Special Government Pleader, SR.No.72292. W.P.(MD) No. 15087 of 2017 11.08.2017 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ trp SDS/MMS/SAR 1/11.08.2017/2P/6C