Madras High CourtWP(MD)/9335/2016disposed of

S.Mariappa Nadar 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.9335 of 2016 S.Mariappa Nadar ... Petitioner -vsThe Inspector of Police, Suthamalli Police Station, Tirunelveli 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 innisai Katcheri scheduled to be held on 24.05.2016 at night in connection with "Kovil Kodai Festival" in Arulmigu Sri Mupidathiamman Kovil, at Nadukalur Village, Tiruneveli District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 09.05.2016. For Petitioner:

Mr.A.John Stephen For Respondent:

Mr.D.Muruganantham Addl. Govt. Pleader

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed, seeking a direction to the respondent to to grant permission and protection for cultural event namely Innisai Katcheri scheduled to be held on 24.05.2016 at night in connection with "Kovil Kodai Festival" in Arulmigu Sri Mupidathiamman Kovil, at Nadukalur Village, Tiruneveli District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 09.05.2016.

2. Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the villagers jointly decided to conduct Innisai Katcheri scheduled to be held on 24.05.2016 at night in connection with "Kovil Kodai Festival" in Arulmigu Sri Mupidathiamman Kovil, at Nadukalur Village, Tiruneveli District. He would further submit that in this connection, a representation was given to the respondent police on 09.05.2016, 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 and hence, the petitioner is before this Court with this Writ Petition. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

3. Heard the learned counsel on either side.

4. In view of the limited scope of prayer sought for in this petition, the respondent police are directed to pass orders on merits and in accordance with law either permitting or rejecting the representation dated 09.05.2016, given by the petitioner on or before 24.05.2016, 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 that area, as expeditiously as possible. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

Sd/- Vacation Officer /True copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

am To:

The Inspector of Police, Suthamalli Police Station, Tirunelveli District.

+1 cc to Mr.M.Ramu, Advocate, SR No.26337 +1 cc to Special Government Pleader, SR No.26528 RG.NGM-AN/SAR-II 20.05.2016 2P.4C W.P.(MD) No.9335 of 2016 19.05.2016 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/