Madras High CourtWP(MD)/4794/2016disposed of

Subbiah, S/O.Natchiappan, v. The Superintendent Of Police,

2016-03-09Honourable Mr Justice P. N. Prakash2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 09.03.2016

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P.N.PRAKASH W.P.(MD) No.4794 of 2016 Subbiah ... Petitioner vs.

1.The Superintendent of Police Pudukkottai District Pudukkottai 2.The Inspector of Police Kottaipattinam Police Station Pudukkottai District ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ of Mandamus directing the Respondents herein to grant permission and protection to conduct the "Aadalum Paadalum" dance programme on 23.03.2016 from 7.00 p.m. to 11.00 p.m. in pursuant to the Panguni festival of Arulmighu Sri Valli Deivanai Samedha Sri Siva Subramaniya Swamy Temple situated at North Pudukudi, Kottaipattinam Post , Manamelkudi Taluk, Pudukkottai District, by considering the petitioners representation dated 02.03.2016. For Petitioner : Mr.M.Suresh For Respondents : Mr.D.Muruganandham Addl. Government Pleader

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed, seeking a direction to the respondents to grant permission and protection for Adal Padal programme scheduled to be held on 23.03.2016 from 7.00 p.m. to 11.00 p.m., in pursuant to the Panguni Festival of Arulmighu Sri Valli Deivanai Samedha Sri Siva Subramaniya Swamy Temple, situated at North Pudukudi, Kottaipattinam Post, Manamelkudi Taluk, Pudukkottai 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 pursuant to the Panguni Festival of Arulmighu Sri Valli Deivanai https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

Samedha Sri Siva Subramaniya Swamy Temple, situated at North Pudukudi, Kottaipattinam Post, Manamelkudi Taluk, Pudukkottai District, scheduled to be held on 23.03.2016 from 7.00 p.m. to 11.00 p.m. 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 respondents.

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.

5. In view of the limited scope of prayer sought for in this petition, the second 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 krk To:

1.The Superintendent of Police, Pudukkottai District, Pudukkottai.

2.The Inspector of Police, Kottaipattinam Police Station, Pudukkottai District.

+1CC to Mr.M.Suresh Advocate Sr.No.13454 +1CC to Spl.Government Pleader Sr.No.13569 GJM/SKS/RR/SAR-I-14.3.16-2p-5C W.P.(MD) No.4794 of 2016 09/03/2016 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/