Madras High CourtWP(MD)/6160/2016disposed of

Sathishvaran 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.6160 of 2016 Sathishvaran ... Petitioner -vsThe Inspector of Police, Nadu Kavery Police Station, Nadu Kavery, Thanjavur 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 31.03.2016 at night in connection with "Panguni Festival" in Arulmigu Sri Mariamman Kovil, at Veerasingampettai Village, Thiruvaiyaru Taluk, Thanjavur District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 25.03.2016.

For Petitioner :

Mr.S.Sathya Chidambaram For Respondents :

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 31.03.2016 at night in connection with "Panguni Festival" in Arulmigu Sri Mariamman Kovil, at Veerasingampettai Village, Thiruvaiyaru Taluk, Thanjavur District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 25.03.2016.

2. Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the villagers jointly decided to perform cultural event namely Adalpadal scheduled at night in connection with "Panguni Festival" in Arulmigu Sri Mariamman Kovil, at Veerasingampettai Village, Thiruvaiyaru Taluk, Thanjavur District, to be held on 31.03.2016. He would further submit that in this connection, a representation was given to the respondent police on 25.03.2016, 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.

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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.

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 25.03.2016, 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 /True copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

ssl To:

The Inspector of Police, Nadu Kavery Police Station, Nadu Kavery, Thanjavur District.

+1 cc to Mr.S.Sathya Chidambaram, Advocate, SR No.17419 RG.GSV-PM/SAR-I 30.03.2016 2P/3C W.P.(MD) No.6160 of 2016 29.03.2016 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/