Madras High CourtWP(MD)/9339/2016disposed of

C.Chinnasamy, S/O.Chellaiah, 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 HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE B.GOKULDAS Writ Petition (MD) No.9339 of 2016 C.Chinnasamy ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Superintendent of Police, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar.

2.The Inspector of Police, R-2 North Police Station, Rajapalayam, Virudhunagar District.

... Respondents Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to grant permission and necessary protection to perform the cultural programme (ie. ) Adal Padal on 25.05.2016 at 09.00 pm to 12.00 pm in the eve of Arulmighu Sri Kaliamman Thirukovil at Mela Avarampatti Bharathiar Street Rajapalayam Town Virudhunagar District by considering the Petitioner's representation dated 06.05.2016.

For Petitioner : Mr.M.G.Marimuthu For Respondents : Mr.D.Muruganandam, Additional Government Pleader.

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed, seeking a direction to the respondents to grant permission and necessary protection to perform the cultural programme (ie. ) Adal Padal on 25.05.2016 at 09.00 pm to 12.00 pm in the eve of Arulmighu Sri Kaliamman Thirukovil at Mela Avarampatti Bharathiar Street Rajapalayam Town Virudhunagar District by considering the Petitioner s representation dated 06.05.2016.

2.Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the villagers jointly decided to conduct "Adalpadal" Programme in the event of Festival of Arulmighu Sri Kaliamman Thirukovil at Mela Avarampatti Bharathiar Street, Rajapalayam Town, Virudhunagar District. He would further submit that in this connection, a representation was given to the respondent police on 06.05.2016, 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 respondents police are directed to pass orders on merits and in accordance with law either permitting or rejecting the representation dated 06.05.2016, given by the petitioner on or before 23.05.2016, 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. 5.With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs.

Sd/- Vacation Officer /True Copy/ Sub- Assistant Registrar To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar.

2.The Inspector of Police, R-2 North Police Station, Rajapalayam, Virudhunagar District.

+One cc to M/s.G.Marimuthu, Advocate, SR.No.26344 +One cc to The Special Government Pleader, SR.No.26527 sms RL/5C/2P/AAL/MPA/SARIII/20/5/2016 Writ Petition (MD) No.9339 of 2016 19.05.2016 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/