K.Thangaraj, v. The Superintendent Of Police,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 20.05.2016

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE B.GOKULDAS W.P.(MD) No.9407 of 2016 K.Thangaraj ... Petitioner -vs1.The Superintendent of Police, Dindigul District.

2.The Sub Inspector of Police, Kannivadi Police Station, Dindigul District.

.. Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 12.05.2016 to grant permission for perform cultural programme in the festival of Arulmigu Sri Kaliamman, Sri Bakavathiamman & Sri Muniappan Thirukoil at Sevanakarayanpatti, Old Kannivadi Village, Dindigul District on 26.05.2016.

For Petitioner :

Mr.S.Sukumar For Respondents :

Mr.Aaiyram K.Selvakumar Additional Government Pleader

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed, seeking a direction to the respondent herein to give permission with protection to conduct the cultural programme in the festival of Arulmigu Sri Kaliamman, Sri Bakavathiamman & Sri Muniappan Thirukoil at Sevanakarayanpatti, Old Kannivadi Village, Dindigul District on 26.05.2016.

2.Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the villagers jointly decided to conduct the cultural programme in the festival of Arulmigu Sri Kaliamman, Sri Bakavathiamman & Sri Muniappan Thirukoil at Sevanakarayanpatti, Old Kannivadi Village, Dindigul District on 26.05.2016. He would further submit that in this connection, a representation was given to the respondent police on 12.05.2016, with a request to grant permission to conduct the programme on the above said date. However, the https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

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 in accordance with law either permitting or rejecting the representation dated 12.05.2016, given by the petitioner on or before 26.05.2016 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 Ps To:

1.The Superintendent of Police, Dindigul District.

2.The Sub Inspector of Police, Kannivadi Police Station, Dindigul District.

3. The Additional Government Pleader, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

+1CC to Mr.M.S.Sukumar Advocate Sr.No.26655 GJM/NGM/SS/SAR-II-24.5.16-2P-5C W.P.(MD) No.9407 of 2016 20.05.2016 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/