Madras High CourtWP(MD)/7088/2016disposed of

V.Sakthi, S/O.Veeranan v. The Superintendent Of Police

2016-04-12Honourable Mr Justice P. N. Prakash2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 12.04.2016

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE P.N.PRAKASH W.P.(MD) No.7088 of 2016 V.Sakthi ... Petitioner -vs1.The Superintendent of Police, Theni District, Theni.

2.The Inspector of Police, Veerapandi Police Station, Veerapandi, Theni District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st respondent to direct the 2nd respondent to grant permission to perform cultural event namely Village Style Cultural Programme on 13.04.2016 in connection with the temple festival namely Arulmigu Chellayee Amman Kovil at Muthuthevanpatti Village Veerapandi Post Theni District on considering the petitioner's representation dated 04.04.2016.

For Petitioner :

Mr.R.Shankar Ganesh For Respondents :

Mr.D.Muruganandam, Addl. Govt. Pleader

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed, seeking a direction to the 1st respondent to direct the 2nd respondent to grant permission to perform cultural event namely Village Style Cultural Programme on 13.04.2016 in connection with the temple festival namely Arulmigu Chellayee Amman Kovil at Muthuthevanpatti Village Veerapandi Post Theni District on considering the petitioner's representation dated 04.04.2016.

2. Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the villagers jointly decided to perform cultural event namely Village Style Cultural Programme on 13.04.2016 in connection with the temple festival namely Arulmigu Chellayee Amman Kovil, at Muthuthevanpatti Village, Veerapandi Post, Theni District. 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.

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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 already 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 any 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 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 the area, as expeditiously as possible. 6.With the above direction,this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(AS) /True Copy/ Sub-Assistant Registrar To:

1.The Superintendent of Police, Theni District, Theni.

2.The Inspector of Police, Veerapandi Police Station, Veerapandi, Theni District.

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

+One cc to Mr.R.Shankar Ganesh, Advocate, SR.No.20418 ssl RL/5C/2P/GSV/PM/SARI/13/4/2016 W.P.(MD) No.7088 of 2016 12.04.2016 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/