Madras High CourtWP(MD)/8231/2016disposed of

R.Sekar, v. The Superintendent 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.8231 of 2016 R.Sekar ... Petitioner vs.

1.The Superintendent of Police Theni District, Theni 2.The Inspector of Police Oodaipatti Police Station Theni 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 to grant permission and necessary Police Protection to perform the cultural programme (ie. ) Dance Programme on 20.05.2016 at 6.00 pm to 10.30 pm in the festival of Arulmighu Sri Pommiyamman Perumal Thirukkovil at Oodaipatti Uthamapalayam Taluk Theni District by considering petitioners representation dated 23.04.2016.

For Petitioner : Mr.V.Manikandan For Respondents : Mr.D.Muruganandham Addl. Government 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 from 6.00 pm to 10.30 pm in the festival of Arulmighu Sri Pommiyamman Perumal Thirukkovil at Oodaipatti Uthamapalayam Taluk Theni District, by considering the petitioner's representation, dated 23.04.2016.

2. Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the villagers jointly decided to perform Adal Padal programme on 20.05.2016 from 6.00 pm to 10.30 pm in the festival of Arulmighu Sri Pommiyamman Perumal Thirukkovil at Oodaipatti Uthamapalayam Taluk Theni District. He would further submit that in this connection, a representation was given to the respondent police on 23.04.2016, with a request to grant permission to conduct the https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

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 Additional Government Pleader for the respondents.

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 second respondent police is directed to pass orders in accordance with law either permitting or rejecting the representation, dated 23.04.2016, 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(CSII) /True Copy/ Sub-Assistant Registrar To:

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

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

+One cc to The Special Government Pleader, SR.No.24177 +One cc to Mr.V.Manikandan, Advocate, SR.No.23931 krk RL/5C/2P/AAL/MPA/SARI/3/5/2016 W.P.(MD) No.8231 of 2016 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 26.04.2016