Madras High CourtWP(MD)/8108/2016disposed of

Chinnappa, v. The Inspector Of Police

2016-04-26Honourable Mr Justice P. N. Prakash2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 26.04.2016

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P.N.PRAKASH W.P.(MD) No.8108 of 2016 Chinnappa ... Petitioner vs.

The Inspector of Police Karambakudi Police Station Pudukkottai District ... Respondent Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to grant permission and protection for Pattimandrum scheduled to be held on 09.05.2016 and 13.05.2016 at night in connection with Chithirai Festival at Arulmighu Sri Muthu Karuppiah Swamy Kovil at Karambakudi Village and Taluk Pudukkottai District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 21.04.2016 and pass such further or other order as this Honble Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.E.Balasubramanian For Respondent : Mr.D.Muruganandham Addl. Government Pleader

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed, seeking a direction to the respondent to grant permission and protection for Pattimandrum scheduled to be held on 09.05.2016 and 13.05.2016, at night hours, in connection with Chithirai Festival of Arulmighu Sri Muthu Karuppiah Swamy Kovil, Karambakudi Village and Taluk, Pudukkottai District, by considering the petitioner's representation, dated 21.04.2016.

2. Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the villagers jointly decided to conduct Pattimandrum on 09.05.2016 and 13.05.2016, at night hours, in connection with Chithirai Festival of Arulmighu Sri Muthu Karuppiah Swamy Kovil, Karambakudi Village and Taluk, Pudukkottai District. He would further submit that in this connection, a representation was given to the respondent police on 21.04.2016, with a request to grant permission to conduct the Pattimandrum on the above said date. However, the respondent Police has not yet considered the said https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

representation and hence, the petitioner is before this Court with this Writ Petition.

3. Heard the learned Additional Government Pleader for the respondent.

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 any law and order problem.

5. 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 21.04.2016, 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 /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To:

The Inspector of Police, Karambakudi Police Station, Pudukkottai District.

+1cc to Mr.E.Balasubramanian,Advocate Sr.No.23896 +1cc to Spl.Government Pleader Sr.No. 24173 krk AA/SKS-RR/AR-I/02.05.2016/2P-4C/ W.P.(MD) No.8108 of 2016 26.04.2016 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/