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P.Anandan, 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.9391 of 2016 P. Anandan ... Petitioner -vs1. The Superintendant of Police, Theni District, Theni

2. The Inspector of Police, Vaigaianai Police Station, Theni District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to grant permission and necessary Police Protection to perform the cultural programme i.e Dance Programme on 25.05.2016 at 6.00 pm to 10.00 pm in the festival of Arulmighu Sri Pattatharasi Amman Thirukovil Thiruvizha at Vaigaipudur, Vaigaianai Post, Periyakulam Taluk, Theni District by considering petitioner's representation dated 02.05.2016. For Petitioner : Mr.V. Manikandan For Respondents:

Mr.D.Muruganandam, Additional Government Pleader

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed, seeking a direction to the respondent herein to grant permission to perform the cultural programme i.e Dance Programme on 25.05.2016 at 6.00 pm to 10.00 pm in the festival of Arulmighu Sri Pattatharasi Amman Thirukovil Thiruvizha at Vaigaipudur, Vaigaianai Post, Periyakulam Taluk, Theni District by considering petitioner representation dated 02.05.2016.

2. Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the villagers jointly decided to conduct cultural programme i.e Dance Programme on 25.05.2016 at 6.00 pm to 10.00 pm in the festival of Arulmighu Sri Pattatharasi Amman Thirukovil Thiruvizha at Vaigaipudur, Vaigaianai Post, Periyakulam Taluk, Theni 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.

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4.In view of the limited scope of prayer sought for in this petition, the respondent police are directed to pass orders in accordance with law either permitting or rejecting the representation dated 02.05.2016, given by the petitioner on or before 25.05.2016 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 the 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 Superintendant of Police, Theni District, Theni

2. The Inspector of Police, Vaigaianai Police Station, Theni District.

3.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

+1cc to the special Government Pleader SR.No.26493 +1cc to Mr.V.Manikandan, Advocate Sr.No.26671 sm:An-MP:SAR III:20.5.2016:2P/6C W.P.(MD) No.9391 of 2016 19.05.2016 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/