Madras High CourtWP(MD)/9373/2016disposed of

Karikalan, 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 HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE B.GOKULDAS Writ Petition (MD) No.9373 of 2016 Karikalan ... Petitioner Vs.

The Inspector of Police, Mamsapuram Police Station, Virudhunagar District.

... Respondent Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to grant permission and protection for cultural event namely Adalpadal scheduled to be held on 24.05.2016 at night in connection with Vaikasi Festival in Arulmigu Sri Mariamman Kovil at Mamsapuram village Srivilliputtur Taluk Virudhunagar District by consider the petitioners representation dated 02.05.2016. For Petitioner : Mr.V.Ramalingam For Respondents : Mr.D.Muruganandam, Additional Government Pleader.

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed, seeking a direction to the respondent to grant permission and protection for cultural event namely Adalpadal scheduled to be held on 24.05.2016 at night in connection with Vaikasi Festival in Arulmigu Sri Mariamman Kovil at Mamsapuram village Srivilliputtur Taluk Virudhunagar District by consider the petitioners representation dated 02.05.2016.

2.Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the villagers jointly decided to conduct "Adalpadal" Programme in the event of Festival of Arulmigu Sri Mariamman Kovil at Mamsapuram village, Srivilliputtur Taluk, Virudhunagar District. He would further submit that in this connection, a representation was given to the respondent police on 02.05.2016, 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.

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

rejecting the representation dated 02.05.2016, 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 AssistantRegistrar To The Inspector of Police, Mamsapuram Police Station, Virudhunagar District.

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