Sengodan, S/O.Durai, v. The Superintendent Of Police

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 19.05.2016

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE B.GOKULDAS W.P.(MD) No.9358 of 2016 Sengodan ... Petitioner -vs1. The Superintendent of Police, Trichy District, Trichy.

2. The Inspector of Police, Kallakudi Police Station, Trichy 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 permit the petitioner to conduct Karakattam Cultural Programme during 16th year Car Festival in Sri Muthu Mariamman Temple, Aalampadi Village, Trichy District on 23.05.2016 at about 7.00 p.m. onwards and to provide adequate police protection. For Petitioner : Mr.T.Lenin Kumar For Respondents : Mr.D.Muruganandam, Addl. Govt. Pleader

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed for a direction to the second respondent to permit the petitioner to conduct Karakattam Cultural Programme during 16th year Car Festival in Sri Muthu Mariamman Temple, Aalampadi Village, Trichy District on 23.05.2016 at about 7.00 p.m. onwards and to provide adequate police protection.

2. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the villagers jointly decided to conduct "Adal Padal Programme" scheduled to be held on 23.05.2016. He would further submit that in this connection, a representation was given to the second respondent police on 14.05.2016, 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.

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3. Heard the learned counsel on either side.

4. In view of the limited scope of prayer sought for in this petition, the second respondent is directed to pass orders on merits and in accordance with law on or before 23.05.2016, either permitting or rejecting the representation dated 14.05.2016, 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/- Vacation officer /True copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To

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

2. The Inspector of Police, Kallakudi Police Station, Trichy District.

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