Madras High CourtWP(MD)/6796/2016disposed of

Sundarraj, 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.6796 of 2016 Sundarraj ... Petitioner -vsThe Inspector of Police, Thalaivaipuram Police Station, Virudhunagar District.

... Respondent Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to grant permission and protection for cultural event namely Adal Padal scheduled to be held on 12.04.2016 at night in connection with Panguni Festival in Arulmigu Sri Muthu Mariamman Kovil at Mugavoor Village, Rajapalayam Taluk, Virudhunagar District, by considering the petitioners representation, dated 29.03.2016.

For Petitioner : Mr.V.Ramalingam 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 programme" scheduled to be held on 12.04.2016.

2. Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the villagers jointly decided to conduct "Adal Padal Programme" scheduled to be held on 12.04.2016. 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.

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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 are directed to pass orders immediately 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(R) /True Copy/ Sub-Assistant Registrar To

1. The Inspector of Police, Thalaivaipuram Police Station, Virudhunagar District.

2. The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

+One cc to Mr.J.Jeya Aron Raja, Advocate, SR.No.19432 +One cc to The Special Government Pleader, SR.No.19674 akv RL/5c/2p/GSV/PM/SARI/12/4/2016 W.P.(MD)No.6796 of 2016 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 06.04.2016