Heard Ms.A.Arulmozhi, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr.D.Vairamoorthy, learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents and with the consent of both the counsels, the writ petition is taken up for final disposal.
2.By order dated 14.09.2017, the third respondent had rejected the petitioner's request for granting permission for a two wheeler rally by the petitioner's organisation to celebrate the Birth Anniversary of Thanthai Periyar by garlanding his statue on 17.09.2017.
3.On a perusal of the rejection order, the reason adduced therein is not satisfactory. On the mere statement that such permission was not granted on earlier occasions, the refusal was made. Whenever it is brought to the notice of the police that a rally is being organized in a peaceful manner without affecting the law and order, it would be appropriate for the respondent to consider granting permission to such rallies.
4.At this juncture, when the learned Special Government Pleader, on instructions, submitted that if the petitioners approach the second respondent, the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Kancheepuram Sub-Division, Kancheepuram District, with a necessary application seeking permission for the rally, the same would be considered favourably.
5. Recording the submission made by the learned Special Government Pleader, the petitioner is granted liberty to approach the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Kancheepuram Sub-Division, Kancheepuram District, seeking permission to conduct the rally on 17.09.2017 at 08.00am. On receipt of such a representation, the second respondent shall consider it favourably on the very same day.
With the above direction, the writ petition stands closed. No costs.
15.09.2017 Index: Yes/No Internet: Yes gpa Note: Issue order copy on 15.09.2017 To
1.The Superintendent of Police Kancheepuram Kancheepuram District
2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police Kancheepuram Kancheepuram District
3.The Inspector of Police B2, Vishnukanchi Police Station Kancheepuram Kancheepuram District M.S.RAMESH,J.
gpa W.P.No.24894 of 2017 15.09.2017