Madras High CourtWP(MD)/1703/2017partly allowed

Singam S/O.Ramu Thevar v. The Superintendent Of Police

2017-02-01Honourable Mr Justice P. Kalaiyarasan,Honourable Mr Justice A. Selvam2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 01.02.2017

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE A.SELVAM and THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P.KALAIYARASAN W.P(MD)No.1703 of 2017 Singam .. Petitioner Vs.

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

2.The Sub-Inspector of Police, Vikramangalam Police Station, Vikramangalam, Madurai 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 herein to grant permission and to provide police protection to conduct the cultural activities of 'Valli Thirumanam' drama on 24.02.2017 and Aadalum-Paadalum on 25.02.2017 in pursuant to the 'Maha Sivarathiri Festival' of Arulmigu Sree Ochandamman Periyakoil situated at Mudhalaikulam Village, Usilampatti Taluk, Madurai District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 27.01.2017. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Mahendrapathy For Respondents : Mr.M.Govindan, Special Government Pleader.

ORDER

[Order of the Court was made by A.SELVAM, J.] This writ petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to direct the respondents to give necessary permission for conducting Valli Thirumanam drama on 24.02.2017 and also Adalpadal on 25.02.2017 in the place mentioned in the petition, by way of issuing a writ of mandamus. 2.Mr.M.Govindan, learned Special Government Pleader, has taken notice for the respondents.

https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 3.The learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents has contended to the effect that already similar

request has been rejected on the ground of law and order problem and therefore the relief sought in the writ petition cannot be granted.

4.It is seen from the records that a representation has been given on 27.01.2017 to the respondents, but the same has not been considered.

5.Considering the aforesaid factual circumstances, this Court is inclined to pass the following order. 6.In fine, this writ petition is allowed in part without costs and the second respondent viz., Sub-Inspector of Police, Vikramangalam Police Station, Madurai District is directed to look into the representation dated 27.01.2017 and dispose of the same within a period of two days.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(Writs) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Madurai District, Madurai.

2.The Sub-Inspector of Police, Vikramangalam Police Station, Vikramangalam, Madurai District.

+1cc to Mr.S.Mahendrapathy,Advocate,sr no 5742 +1cc to special Government Pleader,sr no 5695 smn ms/pm.pn/2.2.2017/2p.5c ORDER MADE IN W.P(MD)No.1703 of 2017 01.02.2017 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/