Madras High CourtWP(MD)/16896/2016disposed of

Kumar, S/O.Muthu, 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.16896 of 2016 Kumar ... Petitioner vs.

The Inspector of Police, Athanakottai Police Station, Pudukkottai 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 herein to grant permission and to provide police protection to conduct the "Aadalum Paadalum"dance programme on 10.09.2016 from 08.00 p.m. To 12.00 p.m., in pursuant to the Avani Thiruvizha Festival of the Sree Velaidamman Thirukoil situated at Vannarapatti Village, Pudukkottai Taluk and District, by considering the petitioner's representation, dated 06.09.2016. For Petitioner :Mr.D.Rameshkumar 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 Aadalum Paadalum dance programme scheduled to be held on 10.09.2016 in Sree Velaidamman Thirukoil situated at Vannarapatti Village, Pudukkottai Taluk and District, by considering the petitioner's representation, dated 06.09.2016.

2. Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the villagers jointly decided to perform the cultural event in Sree Velaidamman Thirukoil situated at Vannarapatti Village, Pudukkottai Taluk and District, scheduled to be held on 10.09.2016. He would further submit that in this connection, a representation was given to the respondent police on 06.09.2016, with a request to grant permission to conduct the programme on the above said date. However, the respondent Police has not yet considered the said representation and hence, the petitioner is before this Court with this Writ Petition.

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3. 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 06.09.2016, 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(AS) /True Copy/ Sub-Assistant Registrar To:

The Inspector of Police, Athanakottai Police Station, Pudukkottai District.

+One cc to Mr.D.Rameshkumar, Advocate, SR.No.50777 +One cc to The Special Government Pleader, SR.No.50752 jikr RL/4C/2P/AAL/MPA/SARW/8/9/2016 W.P.(MD) No.16896 of 2016 07.09.2016 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/