The prayer made in the writ petition is to issue a writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to give permission to conduct the Gramia Nadana Natiya (dance) programme in the event of Nethimedu Thanneerpandal Sri Maha Kaliamman Thirukoil Masi Thiruvizha.
2. It is the grievance of the petitioner that he has submitted a representation dated 21.01.2017 to the second respondent, seeking permission to conduct the dance programme in the event of Thanneerpandal Sri Maha Kaliamman Thirukoil Masi Thiruvizha, scheduled to be held on 20.02.2017. However, till date, no order has been passed either to grant permission or reject the said representation made by the petitioner. Hence, this petition.
3. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the leaned Additional Public Prosecutor, who took notice for the respondents.
4. This Court is of the view that since the date on which the programme is scheduled to be held, is going to be over today itself, no useful purpose would be served, if any direction is given to the petitioner. However, learned counsel for the petitioner seeks disposal of the petitioner's representation one way or the other. Therefore, considering the facts and circumstances of the case, without going into the merits of the claim made by the petitioner, this Court directs the respondents to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 21.01.2017 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law.
5. With the above direction, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs.
Index : Yes/No 20.02.2017 rk NOTE : ISSUE ORDER COPY ON 20.02.2017 To
1. The Superintendent of Police, Salem District.
2. The Inspector of Police, Anathanapatti Police Station, Salem.
3. The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras – 104.
R.MAHADEVAN, J.
rk WP.No.4173 of 2017 20.02.2017