Madras High CourtWP(MD)/8610/2016disposed of

K.Sivakumar, v. The Inspector Of Police,

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.8610 of 2016 K.Sivakumar ... Petitioner -vsThe Inspector of Police, Duraiyur Police Station, Duraiyur, Trichy District.

... Respondent Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent herein to grant permission for conducting cultural activities Adal Padal on 25.05.2016 for the completion of festival Nachilipatti Sree Mariamman Kovil at Nachilipatti, Uppliyapuram Post, Duraiyur Taluk, Trichy District based on petitioner's representation, dated 26.04.2016.

For Petitioner : Mr.K.Veilmuthu For Respondent : Mr.Aayiram K.Selvakumar Government Advocate

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed, seeking a direction to the respondent herein to grant permission for conducting cultural activities Adal Padal on 25.05.2016 for the completion of festival Nachilipatti Sree Mariamman Kovil at Nachilipatti, Uppliyapuram Post, Duraiyur Taluk, Trichy District based on petitioner's representation, dated 26.04.2016.

2. Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the villagers jointly decided to conduct Adal Padal on 25.05.2016 for the completion of festival Nachilipatti Sree Mariamman Kovil at Nachilipatti, Uppliyapuram Post, Duraiyur Taluk, Trichy District. He would further submit that in this connection, a representation was given to the respondent police on 26.04.2016, 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.

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3. Heard the learned counsel on either side.

4. 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.

5. However, 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 26.04.2016, 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 (AS) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To The Inspector of Police, Duraiyur Police Station, Duraiyur, Trichy District.

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