Madras High CourtWP(MD)/8609/2016disposed of

L.K.Murugan, v. The Revenue Divisional Officer

2016-04-28Honourable Mr Justice P. N. Prakash2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 28.04.2016

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P.N.PRAKASH W.P(MD)No.8609 of 2016 L.K.Murugan ... Petitioner -vs1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, O/o.Revenue Divisional Officer, Kovilpatti, Thoothukudi District.

2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Maniyatchi Sub Division, Thoothukudi District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Ottapidaram Police Station, Ottapidaram, Thoothukudi District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents herein to consider and dispose of the petitioner's representation, dated 20.04.2016 within the time limit as fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.A.Thiruvadi Kumar For Respondents : Mr.Aayiram K.Selvakumar Government Advocate

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed, seeking a direction to the respondents herein to consider and dispose of the petitioner's representation, dated 20.04.2016 within the time limit as fixed by this Court.

2. Heard the learned counsel on either side.

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3. This Court is aware of the fact that the Election Commission of India has already 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.

4. However the respondent police is directed to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 20.04.2016, after the Election to the State Assembly is over ie., after 20.05.2016 and pass orders on the same in accordance with law, taking into account the law and order problem and other aspects, prevailing in the area, as expeditiously as possible.

5. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar (RTI) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar ps To, 1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, O/o.Revenue Divisional Officer, Kovilpatti, Thoothukudi District.

2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Maniyatchi Sub Division, Thoothukudi District. 3.The Inspector of Police, Ottapidaram Police Station, Ottapidaram, Thoothukudi District.

4.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai. +1CC to Spl.Government Pleader Sr.No.25603 +1CC to Mr.A.Thiruvadi Kumar Advocate Sr.No.24857 GJM/NGM/SS/AR-I-2.5.16-2p-7C W.P(MD)No.8609 of 2016 28.04.2016 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/