Madras High CourtWP(MD)/4901/2016disposed of

Murugaiah, 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.4901 of 2016 Murugaiah ... Petitioner vs.

The Inspector of Police Alangudi 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 to direct the respondent to permit the petitioner to conduct Karakattam Cultural programme ensuing Panguni Uthiram festival first day Mandagapadi in Kuppakudi Sri Vetri Andavar Temple Pudukkottai District on 14.03.2016 at about 7.00 P.M and to provide adequate police protection. For Petitioner :

Mr.T.Lenin Kumar 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 Karakattam cultural programme scheduled to be held on 14.03.2016, at about 7.00 p.m., in the eve of Panguni Uthiram Festival First Day Mandagapadi, in Kuppakudi Sri Vetri Andavar Temple, Pudukkottai District, by considering the petitioner's representation, dated 08.03.2016.

2. Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the villagers jointly decided to perform the cultural event in the eve of Panguni Uthiram Festival First Day Mandagapadi, in Kuppakudi Sri Vetri Andavar Temple, Pudukkottai District, scheduled to be held on 14.03.2016, at about 7.00 p.m. He would further submit that in this connection, a representation was given to the respondent police on 08.03.2016, 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.

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 08.03.2016, 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(AS) /TRUE COPY/ Sub Assistant Registrar(C.S) Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

To:

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

+1cc to Mr.T.Lenin Kumar, Advocate in SR.No.13679 +1cc to Special Government Pleader in SR.No.13866 W.P.(MD) No.4901 of 2016 10.03.2016 krk PA/GSV-PM/SAR I/11.03.2016/2P/4C(IT) https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/