Madras High CourtWP(MD)/9417/2016disposed of

A.Gajendran, v. The Superintendent Of Police,

2016-05-20Honourable Mr Justice B. Gokuldas2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 20.05.2016

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE B.GOKULDAS W.P(MD)No.9417 of 2016 A.Gajendran ... Petitioner vs 1.The Superintendent of Police, Thoothukudi District, Thoothukudi.

2.The Inspector of Police, Vilathikulam Police Station, Thoothukudi, Thoothukudi District.

... Respondents 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 Adal Padal Program in "Pongal Vizha" scheduled to be held on 25.05.2016 at Arulmighu Sri Kaliamman Thirukovil at Thulasipatti, Vilathikulam Taluk, Thoothukudi District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 18.05.2016.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Karthic Rajan For Respondents: Mr.Aayiram K.Selvakumar Additioanl Government Pleader

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed, seeking a direction to the respondent to grant permission and protection for Adal Padal Program in "Pongal Vizha" scheduled to be held on 25.05.2016 at Arulmighu Sri Kaliamman Thirukovil at Thulasipatti, Vilathikulam Taluk, Thoothukudi District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 18.05.2016.

2. Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the villagers jointly decided to perform Adal Padal Program in "Pongal Vizha" scheduled to be held on 25.05.2016 at Arulmighu Sri Kaliamman Thirukovil at Thulasipatti, Vilathikulam Taluk, Thoothukudi District to be held on 25.05.2016. He would further https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

submit that in this connection, a representation was given to the respondent police on 18.05.2016, 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 in accordance with law either permitting or rejecting the representation dated 18.05.2016, 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/ Assistant Registrar(V.O) /True copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Thoothukudi District, Thoothukudi.

2.The Inspector of Police, Vilathikulam Police Station, Thoothukudi, Thoothukudi District.

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

+1cc to M/s.R.Karthic Rajan, Advocate in SR.No.26629 SDR/AN-MP/SAR II/23.05.2016/2P/5C W.P(MD)No.9417 of 2016 20.05.2016 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/