Muthu Pandi, v. The Superintendent Of Police,
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 23.03.2016
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE P.N.PRAKASH W.P.(MD) No.5711 of 2016 Muthu Pandi ... Petitioner -Vs1. The Superintendent of Police, Dindigul District, Dindigul.
2. The Inspector of Police, Nilakottai Taluk Police Station, Dindigul 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 necessary protection to perform the "Grammia Kalai Nigalchi" (Cultural Program) on 29.03.2016 at 7.00 pm.to 10.00 p.m. and "Valli Thirumana Drama" at 10.00 p.m. on 30.03.2016 and "Harichandra Myana Drama" at 10.00 p.m. on 31.03.2016 in the eve of "Arulmigu Sri Muthalamman Thirukovil, Chittargal Natham, Nilakottai Taluk, Dindigul District Panguni vizha at Chittargal Natham Village, Nilakkottai Taluk, dindigul District by considering the representation dated 17.03.2016. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Prabhu 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 scheduled to be held on 29.03.2016, 30.03.2016 and 31.03.2016.
2. Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the villagers jointly decided to conduct Adal Padal program scheduled to be held on 29.03.2016 and 30.03.2016. 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 counsel on either side.
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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 are directed to pass orders on merits and 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 that area, as expeditiously as possible.
With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. Sd/ Assistant Registrar(C.O.) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar.
To
1. The Superintendent of Police, Dindigul District, Dindigul.
2. The Inspector of Police, Nilakottai Taluk Police Station, Dindigul District.
3. The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.
+1CC to M/S.S.Prabhu, Advocate, SR.No. 16426 +1CC to the Special Government Pleader, SR.No. 16711. W.P.(MD)No.5711 of 2016 23.03.2016 AM/AN.MP/SAR-I/24.03.2016/2P/6C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/