Madras High CourtWP(MD)/6265/2016disposed of

M. Ravichandran v. The Superintendent Of Police,

2016-03-30Honourable Mr Justice P. N. Prakash2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 30.03.2016

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE P.N.PRAKASH W.P.(MD) No.6265 of 2016 M.Ravichandran ... Petitioner -vs1. The Superintendent of Police, Theni District, Theni.

2. The Inspector of Police, Jeyamangalam Police Station, Periyakulam Taluk, 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 to grant permission and necessary protection to perform the Village Cultural programme i.e., Adal Padal on 09.04.2016 at 7.00 p.m. to 10.30 p.m in the eve of Arulmighu Sri Kannimarsamy Kovil at Chandrapuram Village, Kullampuram, Periyakulam Taluk, Theni District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 26.03.2016. For Petitioner : Mr.C.Bethanasamy For Respondents : Mr.D.Muruganandam, Additional Governemnt 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 Programme scheduled to be held on 09.04.2016 at 7.00 p.m. to 10.30 p.m

2. Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the villagers jointly decided to conduct Adal Padal programme held on 09.04.2016. He would further submit that in this connection, a representation was given to the respondent police on 26.03.2016, 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 announced time table for elections to the State Assembly and therefore, the Police will be under much strain. Under such https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

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 26.03.2016, 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. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar /True copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To

1. The Superintendent of Police, Theni District, Theni.

2. The Inspector of Police, Jeyamangalam Police Station, Periyakulam Taluk, Theni District.

+1 CC to M/s.C.Bethanasamy, Advocate, SR No.17718 +1 CC to the Special Government Pleader, SR No.17986 W.P.(MD)No.6265 of 2016 30.03.2016 akv SH/AN-MP:04.04.2016:2P/5C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/