Madras High CourtWP(MD)/6565/2016disposed of

Malarkannan, S/O.Thannasi v. The Inspector Of Police

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.6565 of 2016 Malarkannan ... Petitioner -vsThe Inspector of Police Pattiveeranpatti Police Station Pattiveeranpatti Dindigul District ... Respondent Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent herein to grant permission to the petitioner to conduct Aadal Padal Programme in Arulmigu Sri Mariamman Temple at Nelloor Colony, Sitharevu Panchayat, Authoor Taluk, Dindigul as per the schedule dated 13.04.2016 and 14.04.2016 by considering the petitioner's representation dated 29.03.2016.

For Petitioner : Mr.J.Lawrance For Respondent : Mr.D.Muruganandam, Additional Government 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 13.04.2016 and 14.04.2016.

2. Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the villagers jointly decided to conduct Adal Padal program scheduled to be held on 13.04.2016 and 14.04.2016. 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 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 29.03.2016, 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 (P&A) /True copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To The Inspector of Police Pattiveeranpatti Police Station Pattiveeranpatti,Dindigul District +1 CC to Mr.J.Lawrance, Advocate, SR No.19091. +1 CC to the Special Government Pleader, SR No.19125 W.P.(MD)No.6565 of 2016 05.04.2016 RR SH/SK-SKN/AR-I:06.04.2016:2P/4C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/