Madras High CourtWP(MD)/6456/2016disposed of

V.Mohan Ambalam v. The District Collector/

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.6456 of 2016 and W.M.P.(MD)No.5628 of 2016 V.Mohan Ambalam ... Petitioner -vs1.The District Collector/ District Election Officer, Madurai District, Madurai.

2.The District Revenue Officer, Collectorate, Madurai.

3.The Superintendent of Police, Madurai District.

4.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Melur, Madurai District.

5.The Inspector of Police, Melur Police Station, Madurai District.

.. Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a writ of Mandamus, directing the the Respondents 1 to 4 to grant permission to conduct the Annadhanam on 11.04.2016 in the eve of Kumbabishekam of the Shri Malai Mandhai Veerana samy situated in Therku Theru Village Melur Taluk Madurai based on the representation dated 29.03.2016.

For Petitioner : Mr.M.S.Jeyakarthik For Respondents : Mr.D.Muruganandam, Addl. Govt. Pleader

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed, seeking a direction to the Respondents 1 to 4 to grant permission to conduct the Annadhanam on 11.04.2016 in the eve of Kumbabishekam of the Shri Malai Mandhai Veerana samy situated in Therku Theru Village Melur Taluk Madurai based on the representation dated 29.03.2016.

2. Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the villagers jointly decided to conduct the Annadhanam on 11.04.2016 in the eve of Kumbabishekam of the Shri Malai Mandhai Veerana samy situated in Therku Theru Village, Melur Taluk, Madurai. He would further submit that in this connection, a representation was given to the respondent police on 29.03.2016, with a request to grant permission to conduct the Annadhanam. However, the respondent Police has not yet considered the https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

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 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 respondents are directed to pass orders in accordance with law either permitting or rejecting the representation dated 29.03.2016, 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. Consequently, the connected Miscellaneous Petition is closed. Sd/ Assistant Registrar(R) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar.

To:

1.The District Collector/District Election Officer, Madurai District, Madurai.

2.The District Revenue Officer, Collectorate, Madurai. 3.The Superintendent of Police, Madurai District. 4.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Melur, Madurai District. 5.The Inspector of Police,Melur Police Station, Madurai District. 6.The Additional Public Prosecutor,Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

+1CC to M/S.S. Jeya Karthick, Advocate, SR.No. 18477 +1CC to the Special Government Pleader, SR.No. 18656 W.P.(MD) No.6456 of 2016 01.04.2016 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ AM/NGM.SS/SAR-I/04.04.2016/2P/9C