Madras High CourtWP(MD)/16627/2016disposed of

Murugan, v. The Inspector Of Police

2016-09-02Honourable Dr. Justice S. Vimala2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 02.09.2016

CORAM

THE HON'BLE DR.JUSTICE S.VIMALA W.P(MD)No.16627 of 2016 Murugan ... Petitioner -VsThe Inspector of Police, Thiruthankal Police Station, Virudhunagar District.

... Respondent Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to grant permission and protection for cultural event namely Aadal Padal schedule to be held on 12.10.2016 at night in connection with "Temple Festival" in Arulmigu Sri Aruchunanthi Madapuram Pathrakaliamman Kovil at Vadamalaipuram Village, Thiruthankal via., Sivakasi Taluk, Virudhunagar District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 30.08.2016. For Petitioner : Mr.V.Ramalingam For Respondent : Mr.R.Karthikeyan, Addl. Govt. Pleader.

O R D E R

The writ petition has been filed for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to grant permission to the petitioner to conduct the Aadal Padal programme on 12.10.2016 at night in connection with Aavani festival of Arulmigu Sri Aruchunanthi Madapuram Pathrakaliamman Temple, Vadamalaipuram Village, Thiruthankal via., Sivakasi Taluk, Virudhunagar District, by considering his representation dated 30.08.2016. 2.Mr.D.Muruganandam, learned Additional Government Pleader, takes notice for the respondent. 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 respondent.

https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 4.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that the programme is being conducted by the villagers

regularly in order to promote harmony during the above said festival period; that a representation was given to the respondent, but, however, the same was not considered so far and hence, the petitioner is before this Court with this writ petition. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would further submit that as the aforesaid festival is celebrated in a peaceful manner by the villagers, there will be no untoward incident on account of this celebration.

5.The learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondent, on instructions, gave an undertaking that the respondent would consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 30.08.2016, on merits and in accordance with law. 6.In view of the above undertaking given by the learned Additional Government Pleader, the respondent is directed to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 30.08.2016 and pass appropriate orders on merits and as per law forthwith, as the programme is scheduled to be held on 12.10.2016.

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

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(Crl.Side) /True Copy/ Sub-Assistant Registrar To 1.The Inspector of Police, Thiruthankal Police Station, Virudhunagar District.

2.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai +One cc to Mr.V.Ramalingam, Advocate, SR.No.49468 +One cc to The Special Government Pleader, SR.No.49659 gcg RL/5C/2P/DB/24.10.2016 W.P(MD)No.16627 of 2016 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 02.09.2016