Madras High CourtWP(MD)/9388/2016ordered

S.Manikandan, 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.9388 of 2016 S. Manikandan ... Petitioner -vs1. The Superintendant of Police, Pudukkottai District, Pudukottai.

2. The Inspector of Police, Malaiyur Police Station, Pudukottai 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 23.05.2016 at 7.00 pm to 11.00 pm in the festival of Arulmighu Sri Bethaniamman Thirukoil Thiruvizha at Andikulappampatti Dhuvar, Pudukottai District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 10.05.2016.

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 23.05.2016 at 7.00 pm to 11.00 pm in the festival of Arulmighu Sri Bethaniamman Thirukoil Thiruvizha at Andikulappampatti Dhuvar, Pudukottai District by considering the petitioner representation dated 10.05.2016.

2. Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the villagers jointly decided to conduct the cultural programme i.e Dance Programme on 23.05.2016 at 7.00 pm to 11.00 pm in the festival of Arulmighu Sri Bethaniamman Thirukoil Thiruvizha at Andikulappampatti Dhuvar, Pudukottai District. He would further submit that in this connection, a representation was given to the respondent police on 10.05.2016, 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 respondent police are directed to pass orders in accordance with law either permitting or rejecting the representation dated 10.05.2016, 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 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, Pudukkottai District, Pudukottai.

2. The Inspector of Police, Malaiyur Police Station, Pudukottai District. +One cc to Mr.V.Manikandan, Advocate, SR.No.26435 +One cc to The Special Government Pleader, SR.No.26495 akv/am RL/5C/2P/AAL/MPA/SARII/20/5/2016 W.P.(MD) No.9388 of 2016 19.05.2016 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/