Madras High CourtWP(MD)/4886/2016disposed of

M.Saravanan, S/O.Meyyappan, v. The Superintendent Of Police,

2016-03-10Honourable Mr Justice P. N. Prakash2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 10.03.2016

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P.N.PRAKASH W.P.(MD) No.4886 of 2016 M.Saravanan ... Petitioner vs.

1.The Superintendent of Police Sivagangai District, Sivagangai 2.The Inspector of Police Madhagupatti Police Station Sivagangai 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 to grant permission and necessary police protection to perform the cultural programme (ie. ) Dance Programme on 13.03.2016 at 07.00 p.m. to 10.30 p.m. in the Thiruvizha festival of Arulmighu Azhagiya Mei Ayyanar Temple at Ramalingapuram Madhagupatti Post Kalaiyar Kovil Taluk Sivagangai Distict by considering the petitioner s representation dated 07.03.2016.

For Petitioner :

Mr.V.Manikandan 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 cultural programme scheduled to be held on 13.03.2016 from 07.00 p.m. to 10.30 p.m., in the Thiruvizha Festival of Arulmighu Azhagiya Mei Ayyanar Temple, at Ramalingapuram, Madhagupatti Post, Kalaiyar Kovil Taluk, Sivagangai Distict, by considering the petitioner's representation, dated 07.03.2016.

2. Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the villagers jointly decided to perform the cultural event in the Thiruvizha Festival of Arulmighu Azhagiya Mei Ayyanar Temple, at https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ Ramalingapuram, Madhagupatti Post, Kalaiyar Kovil Taluk, Sivagangai Distict, scheduled to be held on 13.03.2016 from 07.00 p.m. to 10.30 p.m. He would further submit that in this connection, a

representation was given to the respondent police on 07.03.2016, 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 07.03.2016, 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(C.O)(I/C) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To:

1.The Superintendent of Police, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai. 2.The Inspector of Police, Madhagupatti Police Station, Sivagangai District. +1cc to Mr.V.Manikandan, Advocate Sr.No.13683 +1cc to The Special Government Pleader SR.No.13882 akm/11.03.2016/2p-5c/MP/AN/SAR-I W.P.(MD) No.4886 of 2016 11.03.2016 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/