Madras High CourtWP(MD)/6270/2016disposed of

S.Samykannu, v. The Inspector 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.6270 of 2016 S.Samykannu ... Petitioner -vsThe Inspector of Police, Malaiyur Police Station, Malaiyur, Pudukottai 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 for conducting cultural activities, "Adal Padal" on 21.04.2016 for the completion of festival in Malaiyur Sree Peariyanayagi Ambal Kovil and at Malaiyur & Post, Karampakudi Taluk, Pudukottai District based on petitioner's representation dated 28.03.2016.

For Petitioner : Mr.K.Veilmuthu 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 Adal Padal Programme scheduled to be held on 21.04.2016.

2. Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the villagers jointly decided to conduct Adal Padal programme held on 21.04.2016. He would further submit that in this connection, a representation was given to the respondent police on 28.03.2016, 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 circumstances, it will not be advisable to https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

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 28.03.2016, 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(RTI) /True Copy/ Sub-Assistant Registrar To The Inspector of Police, Malaiyur Police Station, Malaiyur, Pudukottai District.

+One cc to Mr.K.Veilmuthu, Advocate, SR.No.17713 +One cc to The Special Government Pleader, SR.No.17984 akv RL/4C/2P/AN/MP/ARI/6/4/2016 W.P.(MD)No.6270 of 2016 30.03.2016 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/