Madras High CourtWP(MD)/6521/2016disposed of

Jeyaveeranan, S/O.Palraj v. The Revenue Divisional Officer

2016-04-05Honourable Mr Justice P. N. Prakash2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 05.04.2016

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE P.N.PRAKASH W.P.(MD) No.6521 of 2016 Jeyaveeranan ... Petitioner -vs1.The Revenue Divisional Officer Usilampatti Madurai District 2.The Inspector of Police, Usilampatti Town 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 2nd respondent herein to grant permission and police protection to conduct the cultural program (Adalum Padalum) on 10.04.2016 from 7.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. at Sillampatti Road, Minnagar, Usilampatti Taluk, Madurai District in pursuant to the permission given by the 1st respondent dated 21.03.2016. For Petitioner : Mr.P.Balan 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 program scheduled to be held on 10.04.2016.

2. Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the villagers jointly decided to conduct Adal Padal program scheduled to be held on 10.04.2016. 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.

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. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

5. However, in view of the limited scope of prayer sought for in this petition, the respondent police is directed to pass orders on merits and 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 that area, as expeditiously as possible.

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

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(R) /True copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To 1.The Revenue Divisional Officer Usilampatti Madurai District 2.The Inspector of Police, Usilampatti Town Police Station, Madurai District.

+1cc to M/s.P.Balan Advocate in Sr.No.19197 +1cc to special Government Pleader in Sr.No.18948 sm:AAL-MPA:AR I:07.04.2016:2P/5c W.P.(MD)No.6521 of 2016 05.04.2016 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/