Madras High CourtWP(MD)/137/2018disposed of

Sudalai v. The Inspector Of Police

2018-01-05Honourable Mr Justice P. Rajamanickam2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 05.01.2018

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P.RAJAMANICKAM W.P(MD) No.137 of 2018 Sudalai ... Petitioner -VsThe Inspector of Police, Thenkasi Police Station, Tirunelveli District.

... Respondent Prayer: Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to grant permission and protection for cultural event namely Adalpadal scheduled to be held on 02.02.2018 at night 11.30 pm to 03.00 a.m in connection with Thai Festival in Arulmigu Sri Oorkattu Sudalaimadasamy Kovil, at Tenkasi, Tirunelveli District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 26.12.2017 and 02.01.2018.

For Petitioner : Mr.N.Saravanan For Respondent : Mr.K.Anbarasan Additional Government Pleader

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed seeking permission to conduct the "Adalpadal" on 02.02.2018 at night 11.30 pm to 03.00 a.m and to give police protection on the same to the Thai Festival in Arulmigu Sri Oorkattu Sudalaimadasamy Kovil by considering the petitioner's representations dated 26.12.2017 and 02.01.2018. 2.Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondent.

3.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is one of the devotees of Arulmigu Sri Oorkattu Sudalaimadasamy Kovil, at Tenkasi, Tirunelveli District. The devotees and many tourists from various parts are conducting the Thai Festival for the past few years and this year, they have decided to conduct the Thai Festival on 02.02.2018 at night 11.30 pm to 03.00 a.m. Hence, he seeks permission to conduct the "Adalpadal" and seeks police protection for the same. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

4.Considering the said submissions, the respondent/Inspector of Police, Tenkasi Police Station,Tirunelveli District is directed to consider the representation given by the petitioner and pass appropriate orders on or before 10.01.2018.

5. With the above observation, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(AD-II) /True copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To The Inspector of Police, Thenkasi Police Station, Tirunelveli District.

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