Madras High CourtWP(MD)/9242/2016ordered

R.Alagu Murugan, v. The Superintendent 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.9242 of 2016 R.Alagu Murugan ... Petitioner -vs1. The Superintendent of Police, Virudhunagar District.

2. The Inspector of Police, Thiruchuli Police Station, Virudhunagar District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a writ of Mandamus directing the second respondent to grant permission to conduct the traditional dance Program (Aadal Padal) on 21.05.2016 at about 6 p.m. in pursuance of the temple festival of the Panaiyur Arulmigu Sri Sadhu Kamatchi Amman Thirukovil situated at Panaiyur Village, Tiruchuli Taluk, Virudhunagar District by considering the petitioners representation dated 01.05.2016.

For Petitioner : Mr.V.A.Dhana Aravindha Balaji For Respondents : Mr.D.Muruganandam, Addl. Govt. Pleader

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed for a direction to the second respondent to grant permission to conduct the traditional dance Program (Aadal Padal) on 21.05.2016 at about 6 p.m. in pursuance of the temple festival of the Panaiyur Village, Tiruchuli Taluk, Virudhunagar District by considering the petitioners representation dated 01.05.2016.

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 01.05.2016, 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 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

and hence, the petitioner is before this Court with this Writ Petition.

3. Heard the learned counsel on either side.

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 01.05.2016, 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

1. The Superintendent of Police, Virudhunagar District.

2. The Inspector of Police, Thiruchuli Police Station, Virudhunagar District.

+ 1 CC TO M/S.DHANA LAW ASSOCIATES, IN SR NO. 26389 + 1 CC TO SPECIAL GOVERNMENT PLEADER IN SR NO. 26541 AKV/AM TE/NGM-AN/SAR-II : 19/05/2016 : 2P/5C (IT) W.P.(MD)No.9242 of 2016 19.05.2016 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/