Madras High CourtWP(MD)/16870/2016disposed of

Balakrishnan, v. The Inspector Of Police,

2016-09-07Honourable Mr Justice B. Gokuldas2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :07.09.2016

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE B.GOKULDAS W.P.(MD) No.16870 of 2016 Balakrishnan ... Petitioner vs.

The Inspector of Police, Alangulam Police Station, Tirunelveli District.

... Respondent Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to grant permission to perform the cultural programme of 'Gramia Nadanam, Innisai Kacheri and other programmes' from on 01.10.2016 to 05.10.2016 night at Arulmigu Sri Muppidathi Amman Kovil sitauted at Silavarkulam, Alangulam Taluk, Tirunelveli District and to provide adequate police protection on petitioners representation, dated 25.08.2016.

For Petitioner :

Mr.G.Karuppasamy Pandian For Respondent :

Mr.K.P.Krishnadas Government Advocate

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed, seeking a direction to the respondent to grant permission and protection for Gramia Nadanam, Innisai Kacheri and other programmes scheduled to be held on 01.10.2016 to 05.10.2016 in Arulmigu Sri Muppidathi Amman Kovil sitauted at Silavarkulam, Alangulam Taluk, Tirunelveli District, by considering the petitioner's representation, dated 25.08.2016.

2. Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the villagers jointly decided to perform the cultural event in Arulmigu Sri Muppidathi Amman Kovil sitauted at Silavarkulam, Alangulam Taluk, Tirunelveli District, scheduled to be held on 01.10.2016 to 05.10.2016. He would further submit that in this connection, a representation was given to the respondent police on 25.08.2016, with a request to grant permission to conduct the programme on the above said dates. However, the respondent Police has not yet considered the said representation and hence, the petitioner is before this Court with this Writ Petition. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

Heard the learned Government Advocate for the respondent.

4. In view of the limited scope of prayer sought for in this petition, the respondent police is directed to pass orders in accordance with law either permitting or rejecting the representation, dated 25.08.2016, given by the petitioner, taking into account the law and order problem and other aspects, prevailing in the area, well before the date of function.

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

Sd/- Assistant Registrar (P&A) /true copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To:

The Inspector of Police, Alangulam Police Station, Tirunelveli District.

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