Mr.S.Navaneethan, learned Additional Government Pleader takes notice for the respondent. By consent, the main writ petition is taken up for disposal at the admission stage itself.
2. The petitioner has filed the above writ petition to issue a writ of mandamus directing the respondent to consider and take action on his representation dated 06.09.2017.
3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner has given a representation dated 06.09.2017 to the respondent seeking permission to conduct procession on 01.01.2017 on account of Muharram between 10.00 a.m. And 02.00 p.m., however, the respondent has not passed any order so far.
4. Mr.S.Naveenathan, learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondent submitted that the respondent may be directed to consider the petitioner's representation taking into consideration the ground reality in the area and pass orders in accordance with law, on or before 29.09.2017.
5. In view of the submissions made by the learned counsel on either side, without expressing any opinion with regard to the merits of the case, I direct the respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 06.09.2017 and pass orders in accordance with law, after giving an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner, on or before 29.09.2017.
With this observation, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs.
20.09.2017 rg Note:(1) Issue on 22.09.2017 (2) Office is directed to mark a copy to Mr.S.Navaneethan, AGP To 1. The Inspector of Police Salem Town Police Station Salem District M. DURAISWAMY,J.
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W.P.No.25153 of 2017
20.09.2017