Madras High CourtWP(MD)/6679/2016disposed of

V.M. Periyakaruppan, 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.6679 of 2016 V.M.Periyakaruppan ... Petitioner -vsThe Inspector of Police, Batlagundu Police Station, Batlagundu 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 Arulmighu Sri Manthaiyamman Temple festival at M.Kurumbapatti, Kombaipatti Village, Batlagundu Post, Dindigul District as per the schedule dated 06.04.2016 and 07.04.2016 by considering the petitioner's representations dated 30.03.2016 and 02.04.2016.

For Petitioner : Mr.J.Lawrance 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 06.04.2016 and 07.04.2016.

2. Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the villagers jointly decided to conduct Adal Padal program scheduled to be held on 06.04.2016 and 07.04.2016. He would further submit that in this connection, a representation was given to the respondent police on 02.04.2016, 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 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

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.

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 02.04.2016, 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. Sd/- Assistant Registrar(Writ) /True copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

RR To The Inspector of Police, Batlagundu Police Station, Batlagundu Dindigul District.

+1 cc to Special Government Pleader, SR No.18950 +1 cc to Mr.J.Lawrance, Advocate, SR No.19092 RG.JGB-DP/SAR-I 06.04.2016 2P/4C W.P.(MD)No.6679 of 2016 05.04.2016 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/