Madras High CourtWP(MD)/6787/2016disposed of

Jothimurugan v. The Inspector Of Police,

2016-04-06Honourable Mr Justice P. N. Prakash2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 06.04.2016

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE P.N.PRAKASH W.P.(MD) No.6787 of 2016 Jothimurugan ... Petitioner -vsThe Inspector of Police, Keelavalavu Police Station, Keelavalavu, Madurai 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 and to provide police protection to conduct the " Aadalum Paadalum" dance Programme on 30.04.2016 from 8.00 p.m., to 12.00 p.m., in pursuant to the Chithirai Thiruvhizha Festival of Arulmigu Vadakkuvasal Selvi Amman Thirukoil situated at Kariyapatti Village, Melur Taluk, Madurai District, by considering the Petitioner's representation dated 04.04.2016.

For Petitioner : Mr.D.Rameshkumar For Respondents : 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 Aadalum Paadalum dance Programme scheduled to be held on 30.04.2016 at 8.00 p.m. to 12.00 p.m

2. Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the villagers jointly decided to conduct Aadalum Paadalum programme held on 30.04.2016. 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.

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 are 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(CS-II) /True copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

akv To The Inspector of Police, Keelavalavu Police Station, Keelavalavu, Madurai District.

+1 cc to Special Government Pleader, SR No.19661 +1 cc to Mr.D.Rameshkumar, Advocate, SR No.19530 RG.JGB-DP/AR-I 07/04/2016 2P/4C W.P.(MD)No.6787 of 2016 06.04.2016 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/