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P.Pasupathy Nadar, v. The Inspector 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.8236 of 2016 P.Pasupathy Nadar ... Petitioner -vsThe Inspector of Police, Thisaiyanvilai Police Station, Radhapuram Taluk Tirunelveli District ... Respondent Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to grant permission and police protection to the performance of Aadal Padal cultural event to be conducted on 17.05.2016 at night by the villagers and this cultural program on the basis of the petitioner representation dated 21.04.2016 in connection with the devotees of Arulmigu Mutharamman Temple, Anaigudi, Radhapuram Taluk, Tirunelveli District. For Petitioner : Mr.M.Mahendran For Respondent : Mr.D.Muruganandam, Addl. Govt. Pleader

O R D E R

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 17.05.2016.

2. Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the villagers jointly decided to conduct Adal Padal program scheduled to be held on 17.05.2016. 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 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 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

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 21.04.2016, 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 Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

RR To The Inspector of Police, Thisaiyanvilai Police Station, Radhapuram Taluk Tirunelveli District +1 cc to Special Government Pleader SR No.24621 +1 cc to Mr.M.Mahendran,Advocate, SR No.24412 RG.JGB-DP/AR-I 28.04.2016 2P.4C W.P.(MD)No.8236 of 2016 27.04.2016 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/