Madras High CourtWP(MD)/7108/2016disposed of

Suresh, v. The Inspector 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.7108 of 2016 Suresh ... Petitioner -vsThe Inspector of Police, Thanjavur Taluk Police Station, Thanjavur, Thanjavur 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 AdalPadal scheduled to be held on 14.04.2016 at night in connection with Chithirai Tamil New Year Temple Festival in Arulmigu Sri Sivalingeswarar Kovil at Karunkakottai Ortahanadu Taluk, Thanjvaur District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 05.04.2016.

For Petitioner :

Mr.P.T.Ramesh Raja 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 cultural event namely AdalPadal scheduled to be held on 14.04.2016 at night in connection with Chithirai Tamil New Year Temple Festival in Arulmigu Sri Sivalingeswarar Kovil at Karunkakottai Ortahanadu Taluk, Thanjvaur District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 05.04.2016.

2. Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the villagers jointly decided to perform cultural event namely AdalPadal scheduled to be held on 14.04.2016 at night in connection with Chithirai Tamil New Year Temple Festival in Arulmigu Sri Sivalingeswarar Kovil at Karunkakottai Ortahanadu Taluk, Thanjvaur District. He would further submit that in this connection, a representation was given to the respondent police on 05.04.2016, 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 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 05.04.2016, 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 Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

ssl To:

The Inspector of Police, Thanjavur Taluk Police Station, Thanjavur, Thanjavur District.

+1 cc to Mr.P.T.Ramesh Raja, Advocate, SR No.20467 RG.SK-SKN/SAR-I 13.04.2016 2P.3C W.P.(MD) No.7108 of 2016 12.04.2016 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/