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Ramalingam, S/O. Mahalingam 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.6149 of 2016 Ramalingam ... Petitioner -vs1.The Inspector of Police, Devathanapatti Police Station, Devathanapatti, Theni District.

2.The Sub Inspector of Police, Jeyamangalam Police Station, Jayamangalam, Theni District.

.. Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents herein to grant permission to the petitioner to conduct Aadal Padal Programme in Arulmigu Sri Dillamahaliyamman Temple, at A.Vadipatti, Renganathapuram, Theni District as per the schedule dated 30.03.2016 by considering the petitioner's representation dated 22.03.2016. For Petitioner :

Mr.J.Lawrance 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 herein to grant permission to the petitioner to conduct Aadal Padal Programme in Arulmigu Sri Dillamahaliyamman Temple, at A.Vadipatti, Renganathapuram, Theni District as per the schedule dated 30.03.2016 by considering the petitioner's representation dated 22.03.2016.

2. Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the villagers jointly decided to conduct Aadal Padal Programme in Arulmigu Sri Dillamahaliyamman Temple, at A.Vadipatti, Renganathapuram, Theni District to be held on 30.03.2016. He would further submit that in this connection, a representation was given to the respondent police on 22.03.2016, 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 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

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 22.03.2016, 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(T&P) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar.

To:

1.The Inspector of Police, Devathanapatti Police Station, Devathanapatti, Theni District.

2.The Sub Inspector of Police, Jeyamangalam Police Station, Jayamangalam, Theni District.

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

+1CC to M/S. J.Lawrance,Advocate, SR.No. 17496 W.P.(MD) No.6149 of 2016 29.03.2016 AM/GSV.PM/SAR-I/30.03.2016/2P/5C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/