Madras High CourtWP(MD)/6282/2016disposed of

K.Palanisamy, v. The Sub 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.6282 of 2016 K.Palanisamy

...Petitioner

-vsThe Sub Inspector of Police, Thennilai Police Station, Thennilai, Karur 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 viz., Adal Padal scheduled to be held on 01.04.2016 at night in connection with "Pongal Festival" in Arulmigu Sri Kariyakaliamman Kovil at Valayapalayam, Anjur Village, Aravakuruchi Taluk, Karur District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 22.03.2016. For Petitioner : Mr.M.Boopathy Pandian 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 scheduled to be held on 01.04.2016.

2. Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the villagers jointly decided to conduct Adal Padal Programme scheduled to be held on 01.04.2016. 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 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 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 22.03.2016, given by the petitioner, taking into account the law and order problem and other aspects, prevailing in that area, as expeditiously as possible.

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With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CS-II) /True copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) To The Sub Inspector of Police, Thennilai Police Station, Thennilai, Karur District.

+1cc to M/s.M.Boopathi, Advocate in SR.17696 +1cc to the Special Government Pleader, in SR.17977 W.P.(MD)No.6282 of 2016 30.03.2016 akv PBK/GSV-PM/AR-I 31/03/2016 ::2P-4C:: (IT) https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/