Madras High CourtWP(MD)/6384/2016disposed of

P.Periakaruppan, S/O.Palsamy v. The Sub Inspector Of Police

2016-04-01Honourable Mr Justice P. N. Prakash2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 01.04.2016

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE P.N.PRAKASH W.P.(MD) No.6384 of 2016 P.Periakaruppan ... Petitioner -vsThe Sub Inspector of Police, Rajathani Police Station, Andipatti Taluk, Theni 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 to perform the dance programme of Adal Padal at night at Arulmigu Shri Manthaiamman Kovil temple situates in Perumalpatti, Andipatti Taluk, Theni District on 05.04.2016 and to provide adequate police protection based on the petitioner's representation dated 21.03.2016. For Petitioner :

Mr.S.Balaji 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 to perform the dance programme of Adal Padal at night at Arulmigu Shri Manthaiamman Kovil temple situates in Perumalpatti, Andipatti Taluk, Theni District on 05.04.2016 and to provide adequate police protection based on the petitioner's representation dated 21.03.2016.

2. Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the villagers jointly decided to perform the dance programme of Adal Padal at night at Arulmigu Shri Manthaiamman Kovil temple situates in Perumalpatti, Andipatti Taluk, Theni District scheduled to be held on 05.04.2016. He would further submit that in this connection, a representation was given to the respondent police on 21.03.2016, 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.

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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 21.03.2016, 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(AE) /True Copy/ Sub-Assistant Registrar To:

1.The Sub Inspector of Police, Rajathani Police Station, Andipatti Taluk, Theni District.

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

+One cc to Mr.S.Balaji, Advocate, SR.No.18613 +One cc to The Special Government Pleader, SR.No.18665 ssl RL/5C/2P/NGM/SS/SARI/4/4/2016 W.P.(MD) No.6384 of 2016 01.04.2016 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/