Madras High CourtWP(MD)/8013/2016disposed of

Pr.Ramesh v. The Superintendent Of Police

2016-04-25Honourable Mr Justice P. N. Prakash2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 25.04.2016

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE P.N.PRAKASH W.P.(MD) No.8013 of 2016 PR.Ramesh ... Petitioner -vs1. The Superintendent of Police, Pudukottai District, Pudukottai.

2. The Sub-Inspector of Police, Puthupatti Police Station, Pudukottai District.

.. Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ of Mandamus directing the respondents herein to grant permission and protection to conduct Aadalum Paadalum dance programme on 20.05.2016 from 8.00 p.m. to 11.00 p.m in pursuant to the Panguni festival of Arulmighu Sri Kondaiah Ayyanar Temple situated at Ethanadu village, Vambarampatti Post, Thirumayam Taluk, Pudukkottai District by considering the petitioners representation dated 15.04.2016.

For Petitioner : Mr.M.Suresh For Respondents : Mr.Aayiram K.Selvakumar 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 Programme scheduled to be held on 20.05.2016 at 8.00 p.m. to 11.00 p.m.

2. Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the villagers jointly decided to conduct Adal Padal Programme held on 20.05.2016. He would further submit that in this connection, a representation was given to the respondent police on 15.04.2016, 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 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. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

5. However, in view of the limited scope of prayer sought for in this petition, the respondent police are directed to pass orders on merits and in accordance with law either permitting or rejecting the representation dated 15.04.2016, 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 /TRUE COPY/ Sub Assistant Registrar(C.S) Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

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

2. The Sub-Inspector of Police, Puthupatti Police Station, Pudukottai District.

+1cc to M/S.M.Suresh, Advocate in SR.No.23268 W.P.(MD)No.8013 of 2016 25.04.2016 akv PA/SK-SKN/SAR I/27.04.2016/2P/4C (IT) https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/