Madras High CourtWP(MD)/8947/2016disposed of

S. Sabakar, v. The Inspector Of Police,

2016-04-29Honourable Mr Justice P. N. Prakash2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 29.04.2016

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P.N.PRAKASH W.P(MD)No.8947 of 2016 S.Sabakar ... Petitioner -vsThe Inspector of Police, Sombarasampettai Police Station, Sombarasampettai, 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 09.05.2016 for the completion of festival Beasampatti Sree Mariamman and Sankiliandavar Kovil at 4/149-West Street Beasampatti Enapuliyur Post, Srirangam Taluk, Trichy District based on petitioner's representation dated 27.04.2016.

For Petitioner : Mr.K.Veilmuthu For Respondent : Mr.D.Muruganantham Additional Government Pleader

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed, seeking a direction to the respondent herein to grant permission for conducting cultural activities, Adal Padal on 09.05.2016 for the completion of festival Beasampatti Sree Mariamman and Sankiliandavar Kovil at 4/149-West Street Beasampatti Enapuliyur Post, Srirangam Taluk, Trichy District based on petitioner's representation dated 27.04.2016.

2. Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the villagers jointly decided to conduct cultural activities, Adal Padal on 09.05.2016 for the completion of festival Beasampatti Sree Mariamman and Sankiliandavar Kovil at 4/149-West Street Beasampatti Enapuliyur Post, Srirangam Taluk, Trichy District. He would further submit that in this connection, a representation was https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

given to the respondent police on 27.04.2016, 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 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 27.04.2016, 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 (Writ) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To

1. The Inspector of Police, Sombarasampettai Police Station, Sombarasampettai, Trichy District.

2. The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

+1 cc to Mr.Veilmuthu, Advocate, Sr.No.25440 Ps JM/NGM-SS/SAR-I/03.05.2016/2P-4C W.P(MD)No.8947 of 2016 29.04.2016 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/