Madras High CourtWP(MD)/8077/2016disposed of

Lingusamy, v. The Superintendent Of Police

2016-04-27Honourable Mr Justice P. N. Prakash2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 27.04.2016

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE P.N.PRAKASH W.P.(MD) No.8077 of 2016 Lingusamy ... Petitioner -vs1.

The Superintendent of police, Theni District, Theni 2.

The Inspector of Police, Jeyamangalam 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 2nd respondent to grant permission to the petitioner's temple festival for conducting Sri Muthalamman Historic Drama at the evening hours on 04.05.2016 in Arulmighu Sri Muthalamman Temple, Chitirai Festival at A.Velayuthapuram, A.Vadipatti Post, Periyakulam Taluk, Theni District.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Rameshbabu For Respondent : Mr.D.Muruganandam, Addl. Govt. Pleader

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed, seeking a direction to the respondent to grant permission and protection for Adal Padal program scheduled to be held on 04.05.2016.

2. Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the villagers jointly decided to conduct Adal Padal program scheduled to be held on 04.05.2016. He would further submit that in this connection, a representation was given to the respondent police on 18.04.2016, 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 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

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 are directed to pass orders on merits and in accordance with law either permitting or rejecting the representation dated 18.04.2016, 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 (CS-II) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To 1.

The Superintendent of police, Theni District, Theni 2.

The Inspector of Police, Jeyamangalam Police Station, Theni District.

+ 1 CC TO MR.P.VENKATA SUBRAMANIAN, ADVOCATE IN SR NO. 24511 + 1 CC TO SPECIAL GOVERNMENT PLEADER IN SR NO. 24642 RR TE/GSV-PM/AR-I : 02/05/2016 : 2P/5C W.P.(MD)No.8077 of 2016 27.04.2016 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/