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S. Balu, v. The Inspector Of Police,

2016-03-21Honourable Mr Justice P. N. Prakash2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 21.03.2016

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P.N.PRAKASH W.P.(MD) No.5585 of 2016 S.Balu ... Petitioner vs.

The Inspector of Police Pattiveeranpatti Police Station Pattiveeranpatti Dindigul 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 herein to grant permission to the petitioner to conduct Adal Padal Dance Programme on 23.03.2016 from 7.00 pm to 9.00pm at Nellur Village, Chitharevu Post, Athoor Taluk, Dindigul District during Panguni Festival in Arulmighu Sri Chinnamman Temple by considering the petitioner's representation 17.03.2016.

For Petitioner :

Mr.J.Lawrance 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 Adal Padal programme scheduled to be held on 23.03.2016 from 7.00 p.m., to 9.00 p.m., in connection with Panguni Festival, in Arulmighu Sri Chinnamman Temple, at Nellur Village, Chitharevu Post, Athoor Taluk, Dindigul District, by considering the petitioner's representation, dated 17.03.2016.

2. Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the villagers jointly decided to perform the cultural event in connection with Panguni Festival, in Arulmighu Sri Chinnamman Temple, at Nellur Village, Chitharevu Post, Athoor Taluk, Dindigul District, scheduled to be held on 23.03.2016 from 7.00 p.m., to 9.00 p.m. He would further submit that in this connection, a representation was given to the respondent police on 17.03.2016, 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.

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 17.03.2016, 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(RTI) /TRUE COPY/ Sub Assistant Registrar(C.S) Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

To:

The Inspector of Police, Pattiveeranpatti Police Station, Pattiveeranpatti, Dindigul District.

+1cc to M/S.J.Lawrence, Advocate in SR.No.15877 W.P.(MD) No.5585 of 2016 21.03.2016 krk PA/AAL-MPA/SAR I/22.03.2016/2P/3C(IT) https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/