Swaminathan, v. The Inspector Of Police,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 26.02.2016

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P.N.PRAKASH W.P.(MD) No.3947 of 2016 Swaminathan ... Petitioner vs.

The Inspector of Police Kandavarayanpatty Police Station Sivagangai District ... Respondent Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to grant permission and protection for "Adal Padal" programme on 12.03.2016 in connection with Masi Festival in Sree Idaiyan Karuppar Temple at V.Malampatty Village Velankudi Post Thirupathur Taluk Sivagangai District.

For Petitioner :

Mr.D.Dinesh For Respondent :

Mr.D.Muruganandham Addl. Government Pleader

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed, seeking a direction to the respondent to grant permission and protection for Adal Padal programme scheduled to be held on 12.03.2016 in Sree Idaiyan Karuppar Temple at V.Malampatty Village Velankudi Post, Thirupathur Taluk, Sivagangai District, by considering the petitioner's representation, dated 19.02.2016.

2. Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the villagers jointly decided to perform the cultural event in Sree Idaiyan Karuppar Temple at V.Malampatty Village, Velankudi Post, Thirupathur Taluk, Sivagangai District, scheduled to be held on 12.03.2016. He would further submit that in this connection, a representation was given to the respondent police on 19.02.2016, 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 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ hence, the petitioner is before this Court with this Writ Petition.

3.

Heard the learned Additional Government Pleader 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 19.02.2016, given by the petitioner, taking into account the law and order problem and other aspects, prevailing in the area, as expeditiously as possible.

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

Sd/ Assistant Registrar(W) /TRUE COPY/ Sub Assistant Registrar(C.S) Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

To:

The Inspector of Police, Kandavarayanpatty Police Station, Sivagangai District.

+1cc to M/S.D.Dinesh, Advocate in SR.No.11099 +1cc to Special Government Pleader in SR.No.11383 W.P.(MD) No.3947 of 2016 26.02.2016 krk PA/GSV-PM/AR I/09.03.2016/2P/4C (IT) https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/