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A.Karuppuchamy, S/O.Aandi, v. The Superintendent Of Police,

2016-08-29Honourable Dr. Justice S. Vimala2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 29.08.2016

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE S.VIMALA W.P(MD)No.16151 of 2016 A.Karuppuchamy :Petitioner Vs.

1.

The Superintendent of Police, Madurai District.

2.

The Inspector of Police, Chathirapatti Police Station, Madurai District.

: Respondents Prayer:

Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for the issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to grant permission and give protection to celebrate Vinayagar Chathurthi Festival scheduled to be held on 05.09.2016 at Adhi Dravidar Colony at Velichanatham Village, Madurai North, Madurai - 14, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 11.08.2016.

For Petitioner : M/s.K.Baalasundaram For Respondents : Mr.D.Murugananddam, Additional Government Pleader

O R D E R

The present Writ Petition has been filed for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to grant permission and give protection to celebrate Vinayagar Chathurthi Festival scheduled to be held on 05.09.2016 at Adhi Dravidar Colony at Velichanatham Village, Madurai North, Madurai - 14, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 11.08.2016.

2. Mr.D.Muruganandam, learned Additional Government Pleader, takes notice for the respondents. By consent, the writ petition itself is taken up for final disposal.

3. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents.

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4. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that the Vinayagar Chathurthi festival is being conducted by the villagers regularly in order to promote harmony among public; that a representation was given to the respondent, but, however, the same was not considered by the respondent so far and hence, the petitioner is before this Court with this writ petition.

4.1. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would further submit that as the Vinayagar Chathurthi festival is conducted in a peaceful manner by the villagers, there will be no untoward incident on account of this festival.

5. The learned Additional Government Pleader for the respondents would submit that the representation of the petitioner dated 11.08.2016 will be considered and suitable orders will be passed thereon.

6. Once a representation has been received by the respondents, it is their bounden duty to decide on the same in one way or the other. Therefore, the 2nd respondent is directed to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 11.08.2016 and pass appropriate orders thereon on merits and in accordance with law on or before 02.09.2016.

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

Note to Office: Issue order copy today (30.08.2016). Sd/- Assistant Registrar /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To:

1.

The Superintendent of Police,Madurai District. 2.

The Inspector of Police, Chathirapatti Police Station, Madurai District.

+1CC to M/S.K.BAALASUNDARAM, Advocate, S.R.No.47628 +1CC to Special Government Pleader, S.R.No.47750 Order made in W.P(MD)No.16151 of 2016 Dated:29.08.2016 srm MKSK/DB/SAR LIB/30.08.2016/2p/5c https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/