Madras High CourtWP(MD)/5183/2016disposed of

K.Ramanathan, v. The Superintendent Of Police,

2016-03-15Honourable Mr Justice P. N. Prakash2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 15.03.2016

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE P.N.PRAKASH W.P.(MD) No.5183 of 2016 K.Ramanathan ... Petitioner -vs1.The Superintendent of Police, Pudukkottai District, Pudukkottai.

2.The Inspector of Police, K.Pudupatti Police Station, Pudukkottai District.

.. Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to grant permission and protection for Adal Padal programme perform by "Madurai Agalya Dance Group" in "Maha Kumbabishegam Vizha" scheduled to be held on 18.03.2016 at Arulmigu Sri Periyanayagi Amman Thirukovil at Nedungudi, Pudukkottai District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 04.03.2016.

For Petitioner :

Mr.R.Karthick Rajan For Respondents :

Mr.D.Muruganandam, Addl. Govt. Pleader

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed, seeking a direction to the respondent herein to grant permission and protection for Adal Padal programme perform by "Madurai Agalya Dance Group" in "Maha Kumbabishegam Vizha" scheduled to be held on 18.03.2016 at Arulmigu Sri Periyanayagi Amman Thirukovil at Nedungudi, Pudukkottai District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 04.03.2016.

2. Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the villagers jointly decided to perform the dance programme 'Aadal - Paadal' from 09.00p.m to 12.00 p.m in pursuant to "Maha Kumbabishegam Vizha" of the Arulmigu Sri Periyanayagi Amman Thirukovil at Nedungudi, Pudukkottai District to be held on 18.03.2016. He would further submit that in this connection, a representation was given to the respondent police on 04.03.2016, 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.

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3. Heard the learned counsel on either side.

4.This Court is aware of the fact that the Election Commission of India has already 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. However, in view of the limited scope of prayer sought for in this petition, the respondent police are directed to pass orders in accordance with law either permitting or rejecting the representation dated 04.03.2016, 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 Registtrar(CO.Deprt) /True copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

ssl To:

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

2.The Inspector of Police, K.Pudupatti Police Station, Pudukkottai District.

+1 cc to Mr.R.Karthick Rajan, Advocate, SR No. 14510 +1 cc to Special Government Pleader SR No.16928 rg.AAL-MPA/AR-I 17.03.2016 2P.5C W.P.(MD) No.5183 of 2016 15.03.2016 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/