Madras High CourtWP(MD)/9239/2016ordered

A.Palpandi, v. The Inspector Of Police

2016-05-19Honourable Mr Justice B. Gokuldas2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 19.05.2016

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE B.GOKULDAS W.P.(MD) No.9239 of 2016 A.Palpandi ... Petitioner -vsThe Inspector of Police, Karuppaurani Police Station, Madurai 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 protection for cultural event namely Adal Padal scheduled to be held on 21.05.2016 at night in connection with Vaikasi Festival in Arulmigu Sri Chinna Pandi Munieshwarar Kovil at Karuppaurani, Madurai District by considering the petitioners representation dated 28.04.2016. For Petitioner : Mr.D.Ramesh Kumar For Respondent : Mr.D.Muruganandam, Addl. Govt. Pleader

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed for a direction to the respondent to grant permission and protection for cultural event namely Adal Padal scheduled to be held on 21.05.2016 at night in connection with Vaiikasi Festival in Arulmigu Sri Chinna Pandi Munieshwarar Kovil at Karuppaurani, Madurai District by considering the petitioners representation dated 28.04.2016.

2. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the villagers jointly decided to conduct "Adal Padal Programme" scheduled to be held on 21.05.2016. He would further submit that in this connection, a representation was given to the respondent police on 28.04.2016, 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.

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4. In view of the limited scope of prayer sought for in this petition, the respondent is directed to pass orders on merits and in accordance with law on or before 21.05.2016, either permitting or rejecting the representation dated 28.04.2016, given by the petitioner, in the light of the previous orders of this Court dated 30.04.2015 passed in W.P.(MD)No.7397 of 2015 and also taking into account the law and order problem and other aspects, prevailing in the area, as expeditiously as possible. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar / Vacation Officer /True copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To The Inspector of Police, Karuppaurani Police Station, Madurai District.

+1 CC to Mr.D.Rameshkumar, Advocate, SR No.26452 +1 CC to the Special Government Pleader, SR No.26543 W.P.(MD)No.9239 of 2016 19.05.2016 akv/am SH/GSV-PM/SAR-III:19.05.2016:2P/4C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/