Madras High CourtWP(MD)/6681/2016disposed of

P.Saravanan, v. The Deputy Superintendent Of

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.6681 of 2016 P.Saravanan ... Petitioner -vs1.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Usilampatti Sub Division, Madurai District 2.The Inspector of Police, Usilampatti 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 respondents herein to give necessary police protection and permit the petitioner to conduct the "Aadalum Padalum" Cultural dance program scheduled on 08.04.2016 at 7.00 p.m. in Arulmigu Manthayamman Panguni Pongal Festival at V.Perumalpatti, Usilampatti Taluk, Madurai District.

For Petitioner : Mr.J.Senthilkumaraiah for M/s.Dhana Law Associates 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 08.04.2016.

2. Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the villagers jointly decided to conduct Adal Padal program scheduled to be held on 08.04.2016. He would further submit that in this connection, a representation was given to the respondent police on 04.04.2016, 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. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

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.

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 04.04.2016, 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. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(P&A) /True copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To 1.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Usilampatti Sub Division, Madurai District 2.The Inspector of Police, Usilampatti Police Station, Madurai District. +one cc to The Special Government Pleader in SR.No. 18949 +one cc to Mr.J.Senthil Kumaraiah, Advocate in SR.No.18951 RR CSL/GSV-PM/AR-I/07.04.2016 :2P/5C W.P.(MD)No.6681 of 2016 05.04.2016 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/