Madras High CourtWP(MD)/7131/2016disposed of

Sivanandi, 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.7131 of 2016 Sivanandi ... Petitioner -vs1.The Superintendent of Police, Theni District, Theni.

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

.. Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to grant permission and protection for Adal Padal Program perform in "Thiruvizha" scheduled to be held on 15.04.2016 at Arulmigu Sri Muthalamman Thirukovil at Savadipatti Periyakulam Taluk, Theni District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 10.04.2016.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Karthic Rajan For Respondents : Mr.D.Muruganandam, Addl. Govt. Pleader

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed, seeking a direction to the respondents to grant permission and protection for Adal Padal Program perform in "Thiruvizha" scheduled to be held on 15.04.2016 at Arulmigu Sri Muthalamman Thirukovil at Savadipatti, Periyakulam Taluk, Theni District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 10.04.2016.

2. Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the villagers jointly decided to perform Adal Padal Program perform in "Thiruvizha" scheduled to be held on 15.04.2016 at Arulmigu Sri Muthalamman Thirukovil at Savadipatti, Periyakulam Taluk, Theni District. He would further submit that in this connection, a representation was given to the respondent police on 10.04.2016, 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 already announced time table for elections to the State Assembly and therefore, the police will be under much strain. Under https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

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 10.04.2016, 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(C.S) Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

To:

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

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

+1cc to Additional Government Pleader in SR.No. 20698 +1cc to M/S.R.Karthic Rajan, Advocate in SR.No.20436 W.P.(MD) No.7131 of 2016 12.04.2016 ssl PA/SK-SKN/SAR I/13.04.2016/2P/5C (IT) https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/