Madras High CourtWP(MD)/9381/2016ordered

Ramasamy,S/O.Alagan 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.9381 of 2016 Ramasamy ... Petitioner -vsThe Inspector of Police, Pattiveeranpatti Police Station, Virudhunagar 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 Adalpadal scheduled to be held on 25.05.2016 at night in connection with "Vaikasi Festival" in Arulmigu Sri Kaliamman Kovil, at Alagapuri Village, Nilakottai Taluk, Dindigul District by consider the petitioner's representation dated 02.05.2016. For Petitioner:

Mr.J.Jeya Aron Raja 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 grant permission and protection for cultural event namely Adalpadal scheduled to be held on 25.05.2016 at night in connection with "Vaikasi Festival" in Arulmigu Sri Kaliamman Kovil, at Alagapuri Village, Nilakottai Taluk, Dindigul District by consider the petitioner's representation dated 02.05.2016.

2. Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the villagers jointly decided to conduct Adalpadal scheduled to be held on 25.05.2016 at night in connection with "Vaikasi Festival" in Arulmigu Sri Kaliamman Kovil, at Alagapuri Village, Nilakottai Taluk, Dindigul 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 rejecting https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

the representation dated 02.05.2016, 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, Pattiveeranpatti Police Station, Virudhunagar District.

+1 cc to Mr.V.Ramalingam, Advocate, SR No.26382 +1 cc to Special Government Pleader SR No.26497 RG.NGM-AN/SAR-II 20.05.2016 2P.4C W.P.(MD) No.9381 of 2016 19.05.2016 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/