Madras High CourtWP(MD)/4898/2016disposed of

P.Sakthivel, S/O.Palanisamy, v. The Inspector 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.4898 of 2016 P.Sakthivel ... Petitioner Vs.

The Inspector of Police Viralimalai 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 to grant permission and protection for cultural event namely Adalpadal scheduled to be held on 20.03.2016 at night in connection with "Temple Festival" in Arulmigu Sri Mariamman Kovil at Kavarapatti Village, Viralimalai Taluk, Pudukkottai District, by considering the petitioner's representation, dated 01.03.2016. For Petitioner : Mr.M.Mahendran For Respondent : Mr.D.Muruganandham Addl. Government Pleader

ORDER

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 20.03.2016 at night hours, in Arulmigu Sri Mariamman Kovil at Kavarapatti Village, Viralimalai Taluk, Pudukkottai District, by considering the petitioner's representation, dated 01.03.2016.

2. Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the villagers jointly decided to perform the cultural event in Arulmigu Sri Mariamman Kovil at Kavarapatti Village, Viralimalai Taluk, Pudukkottai District, scheduled to be held on 20.03.2016 at night hours. He would further submit that in this connection, a representation was given to the respondent police on 01.03.2016, 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.

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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 respondent police is directed to pass orders in accordance with law either permitting or rejecting the representation, dated 01.03.2016, 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( ) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To:

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

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