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M.Pandiyarajan,(Festival v. The Superintendent Of Police

2016-04-13Honourable Mr Justice P. N. Prakash2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 13.04.2016

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE P.N.PRAKASH W.P.(MD) No.7217 of 2016 M.Pandiyarajan ... Petitioner -vs1.

The Superintendent of Police O/o. Superintendent of Police Dindigul District 2.

The Deputy Superintendent of Police, O/o.Deputy Superintendent of Police, Nilakottai,Dindigul 3.

The Inspector of Police, Batlagundu Police Station, Nilakottai Taluk Dindigul District ... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents herein to look into the grievance of the petitioner expressed in the representation dated 08.04.2016 and thereby accord permission to conduct the "Adal Padal Program" and to provide police protection on 14.04.2016 & 15.04.2016 to the Village Temple, Arulmigu Sri Bagavathiyamman & Sri Kaliamman Kovil Thiruvizha, Venkadasthirikottai Village, Nilakottai Taluk, Dindigul District.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Senthilkumar For Respondent : 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 scheduled to be held on 14.04.2016 and 15.04.2016.

2. Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the villagers jointly decided to conduct Adal Padal program scheduled to be held on 14.04.2016 and 15.04.2016. He would further submit that in this connection, a representation was given to the respondent police on 08.04.2016, with a request to grant https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

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 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 is directed to pass orders on merits and in accordance with law either permitting or rejecting the representation dated 08.04.2016, 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(T&P) /True copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

RR To 1.

The Superintendent of Police O/o. Superintendent of Police,Dindigul District 2.

The Deputy Superintendent of Police, O/o.Deputy Superintendent of Police,Nilakottai,Dindigul 3.

The Inspector of Police, Batlagundu Police Station, Nilakottai Taluk,Dindigul District.

+1 cc to Mr.R.Senthilkumar, Advocate, SR No.20807 RG.JGB-DP/SAR-I 13.04.2016 2P.5C W.P.(MD)No.7217 of 2016 13.04.2016 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/