R. Ravi, S/O. Raji v. The Inspector Of Police,
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 09.03.2016
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P.N.PRAKASH W.P.(MD) No.4793 of 2016 R.Ravi ... Petitioner vs.
The Inspector of Police Rayappanpatti Police Station Rayappanpatti Theni 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 for conducting cultural activities Adal Padal on 27.03.2016 for the complection of festival in Annaimalaiyanpatti Sree Sathavaranyan Kovil at Nattanmai Street, 170-Annaimalaiyanpatti, Uthamapalayam Post, Theni District based on petitioners representation dated 02.03.2016.
For Petitioner :
Mr.K.Veilmuthu 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 27.03.2016 in Annaimalaiyanpatti Sree Sathavaranyan Kovil at Nattanmai Street 170-Annaimalaiyanpatti Uthamapalayam Post Theni District, by considering the petitioner's representation, dated 02.03.2016.
2. Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the villagers jointly decided to perform the cultural event in Annaimalaiyanpatti Sree Sathavaranyan Kovil at Nattanmai Street 170-Annaimalaiyanpatti Uthamapalayam Post Theni District, scheduled to be held on 27.03.2016. He would further submit that in this connection, a representation was given to the respondent police on 02.03.2016, 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.
3. Heard the learned Additional Government Pleader for the respondent.
4. This Court is aware of the fact that the Election Commission of India has announced time table for elections to the State Assembly and therefore, the Police will be under much strain. Under such circumstances, it will not be advisable to grant permission for such programmes, if there are going to be any law and order problem. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/
5. 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 02.03.2016, given by the petitioner, taking into account the law and order problem and other aspects, prevailing in the area, as expeditiously as possible.
6. With the above direction,this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.
Sd/- Assistant Registrar(RTI) /True copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To:
The Inspector of Police, Rayappanpatti Police Station, Rayappanpatti, Theni District.
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