Madras High CourtWP(MD)/6055/2016disposed of

Shanmugasundaram, v. The Inspector Of Police

2016-03-29Honourable Mr Justice P. N. Prakash2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 29.03.2016

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE P.N.PRAKASH W.P.(MD) No.6055 of 2016 Shanmugasundaram

...Petitioner

-vsThe Inspector of Police, Manapparai Police Station, Manapparai, Trichy District.

...Respondent

Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to grant permission and protection for cultural event namely Adalpadal scheduled to be held on 08.04.2016 at night in connection with "Temple Festival" in Arulmigu Sri Raja Muthumariamman, Sri Kalipidariamman Kovil, at Keela Poikaipatti, Poikaipatti Village, Manapparai Taluk, Trichy District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 14.03.2016. For Petitioner : Mr.A.Thiyagarajan For Respondent : Mr.D.Muruganandam, Addl. Govt. Pleader

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed, seeking a direction to the respondent to grant permission and protection for cultural event namely Adalpadal scheduled to be held on 08.04.2016 at night in connection with "Temple Festival" in Arulmigu Sri Raja Muthumariamman, Sri Kalipidariamman Kovil, at Keela Poikaipatti, Poikaipatti Village, Manapparai 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 cultural event namely Adalpadal scheduledat night in connection with "Temple Festival" in Arulmigu Sri Raja Muthumariamman, Sri Kalipidariamman Kovil, at Keela Poikaipatti, Poikaipatti Village, Manapparai Taluk, Trichy District scheduled to be held on 08.04.2016. He would further submit that in this 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 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 is directed to pass orders 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 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(CS) To:

1.The Inspector of Police, Manapparai Police Station, Manapparai, Trichy District.

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

+1cc to M/s.A.Thiyagarajan, Advocate in SR.17860 +1cc to the Special Government Pleader, in SR.17598 W.P.(MD) No.6055 of 2016 29.03.2016 ssl PBK/GSV-PM/AR-I 31/03/2016 ::2P-5C:: (IT) https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/