Madras High CourtWP(MD)/5224/2016disposed of

N. Arumugam, v. The Deputy Suprintendent

2016-03-16Honourable Mr Justice P. N. Prakash2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 16.03.2016

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE P.N.PRAKASH W.P.(MD) No.5224 of 2016 N.Arumugam ... Petitioner -vs1.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Melur, Madurai District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Kottampatti Police Station, Kottampatti, Madurai 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 to perform Dance Programme (Aadal Padal) at 26.03.2016 in the festival event of "Shri Devi Ambu Karuppusamy Kovil" situated at Katchirayanpatti, Melur Taluk, Madurai District in pursuant to the petition dated 06.03.2016.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Saravana Kumar For Respondent : Mr.D.Muruganandam, Addl. Govt. Pleader

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed, seeking a direction to the respondents to grant permission and protection to perform Dance Programme (Aadal Padal) at 26.03.2016 in the festival event of "Shri Devi Ambu Karuppusamy Kovil" situated at Katchirayanpatti, Melur Taluk, Madurai District in pursuant to the petition dated 06.03.2016.

2. Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the villagers jointly decided to perform Dance Programme (Aadal Padal) on 26.03.2016 in the festival event of "Shri Devi Ambu Karuppusamy Kovil" situated at Katchirayanpatti, Melur Taluk, Madurai District. He would further submit that in this connection, a representation was given to the respondent police on 06.03.2016, 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 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. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

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 06.03.2016, 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(Crl.Side) /TRUE COPY/ Sub Assistant Registrar(C.S) Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

To:

1.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Melur, Madurai District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Kottampatti Police Station, Kottampatti, Madurai District.

3.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

+1cc to M/S.S.Saravanakumar, Advocate in SR.No. 15083 +1cc to Special Government Pleader in SR.No.15346 W.P.(MD) No.5224 of 2016 16.03.2016 ssl PA/GSV-PM/AR I/21.03.2016/2P/6C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/