Madras High CourtWP(MD)/6417/2016disposed of

Power Singam, v. The 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.6417 of 2016 Power Singam .. Petitioner -vsThe Inspector of Police, Usilampatti Police Station, Usilampatti, Madurai 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 09.04.2016 at night in connection with Panguni Festival in Arulmigu Srim Manthai Amman Kovil at Malaipatti Pothampatti Village Usilampatti Taluk Madurai District by considering the petitioners representation dated 22.03.2016.

For Petitioner :

Mr.V.Ramalingam 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 09.04.2016 at night in connection with Panguni Festival in Arulmigu Srim Manthai Amman Kovil, at Malaipatti Pothampatti Village, Usilampatti Taluk, Madurai District by considering the petitioners representation dated 22.03.2016.

2. Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the villagers jointly decided to conduct cultural event namely Adalpadal scheduled to be held on 09.04.2016 at night in connection with Panguni Festival in Arulmigu Srim Manthai Amman Kovil, at Malaipatti Pothampatti Village, Usilampatti Taluk, Madurai District. 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.

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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 22.03.2016, 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 AssistantRegistrar To:

1.The Inspector of Police, Usilampatti Police Station, Usilampatti, Madurai District.

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

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