Madras High CourtWP(MD)/6059/2016disposed of

Pl. Palanisamy, v. The Inspector,

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.6059 of 2016 PL.Palanisamy ... Petitioner -vsThe Inspector, Karaiyur Police Station, Pudukkottai 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 give permission and protection to conduct cultural programme (Aadal Padal) on 11.04.2016 to be conducted in Maravamadurai Village, Sadayampatti, Pudukkottai District by considering the representation dated 23.03.2016. For Petitioner :

Mr.N.Mohan 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 give permission and protection to conduct cultural programme (Aadal Padal) on 11.04.2016 to be conducted in Maravamadurai Village, Sadayampatti, Pudukkottai District by considering the representation dated 23.03.2016.

2. Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the villagers jointly decided to conduct cultural programme (Aadal Padal) to be conducted in Maravamadurai Village, Sadayampatti, Pudukkottai District scheduled to be held on 11.04.2016. He would further submit that in this connection, a representation was given to the respondent police on 23.03.2016, 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 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.

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 23.03.2016, 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 Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

ssl To:

The Inspector, Karaiyur Police Station, Pudukkottai District.

+1 cc to Mr.N.Mohan,Advocate, SR No.17360 +1 cc to Special Government Pleader, SR No. 17597 RG.AN-MP/SAR-I 31.03.2016 2P/4C W.P.(MD) No.6059 of 2016 29.03.2016 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/