C.Lakshmanan v. The Superintendent Of Police,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 18.03.2016

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE P.N.PRAKASH W.P.(MD) No.5464 of 2016 C.Lakshmanan ... Petitioner -vs1.

The Superintendent of police, Trichy District, Trichy.

2.

The Inspector of Police, Thuvarankurichi Police Station, Trichy 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 program perform by "Bangalore Kamatchirajan Ritham Boys sponsored in "Panguni Thiruvizha" scheduled to be held on 11.04.2016 at Arulmighu Sri Muthumariamman Thirukovil at Sevalpatti Village & Post, Thuvarankurichi Pirka, Marungapuri Taluk, Trichy District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 14.03.2016. For Petitioner : Mr.V.Nagendran For Respondents : 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 for Adal Padal program perform by "Bangalore Kamatchirajan Ritham Boys sponsored in "Panguni Thiruvizha" scheduled to be held on 11.04.2016 at Arulmighu Sri Muthumariamman Thirukovil at Sevalpatti Village & Post, Thuvarankurichi Pirka, Marungapuri Taluk, Trichy District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 14.03.2016.

2. Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the villagers jointly decided to conduct "Bangalore Kamatchirajan Ritham Boys sponsored in "Panguni Thiruvizha" scheduled to be held on 11.04.2016 at Arulmighu Sri Muthumariamman Thirukovil at Sevalpatti Village & Post, Thuvarankurichi Pirka, Marungapuri Taluk, Trichy District. He would further submit that in this https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

connection, a representation was given to the respondent police on 14.03.2016, 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 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 a law and order problem.

5. However, in view of the limited scope of prayer sought for in this petition, the respondent police is directed to pass orders on merits and in accordance with law either permitting or rejecting the representation dated 14.03.2016, given by the petitioner, taking into account the law and order problem and other aspects, prevailing in that area, as expeditiously as possible.

With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of.No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(AS) /True copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

To:

1.

The Superintendent of police, Trichy District, Trichy.

2.

The Inspector of Police, Thuvarankurichi Police Station, Trichy District.

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