Madras High CourtWP(MD)/1377/2018disposed of

Maharajan, S/O.Natarajan, v. The Sub Inspector Of Police,

2018-01-24Honourable Mr Justice P. Rajamanickam2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 24.01.2018

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P.RAJAMANICKAM W.P.(MD) No.1377 of 2018 Maharajan ... Petitioner -VsThe Sub-Inspector of Police, Nanguneri Police Station, Nanguneri, Tirunelveli District.

... Respondent Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for the records relating to the impugned order dated 17.01.2018 passed by the respondent and quash the same and consequently directing the respondent to grant permission and to provide police protection to conduct the 'kabadi' competition on 09.02.2018 from 6.00 p.m. to 10.02.2018 at 12.00 a.m., at CSI Church Ground, Nanguneri, Tirunelveli District.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Vinoth Kumar For Respondent : Mr.Shanmugaselvam Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

This petition has been filed to set aside the impugned order passed by the respondent dated 17.01.2018 and consequently direct the respondent to grant necessary permission and provide adequate police protection for conducting Kabadi Tournament on 09.02.2018 at 06.00p.m to 10.02.2018 at 12.00 a.m, at CSI Church Ground, Nanguneri, Tirunelveli District.

2.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner has submitted that the respondent has rejected the representation submitted by the petitioner stating that there is a possibility of law and order problem and according to the learned counsel, that cannot be a proper reason for rejecting the petitioner's representation.

3.The learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondent has submitted that the petitioner may be directed to file a fresh representation and on such representation, the respondent will consider the same and pass appropriate order. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

4.Considering the aforesaid submissions, the impugned order passed by the respondent dated 17.01.2018 is set aside. The petitioner is directed to submit a fresh representation before the respondent on or before 29.01.2018 and on submitting such representation, the respondent has to consider his representation and pass appropriate orders on or before 02.02.2018. If necessary, the respondent can impose the restrictions and conditions as mentioned in the decision of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in the case of Church of God (Full Gospel) in India Vs. K.K.R, Majestic Colony Welfare Association and Ors, reported in [(2000) 7 SCC 282]. 5.With the aforesaid observations, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CO) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To The Sub-Inspector of Police, Nanguneri Police Station, Nanguneri, Tirunelveli District.

+ 1 CC TO SPECIAL GOVERNMENT PLEADER IN SR No. 44671 + 1 CC TO Mr.R.VINOTHKUMAR, ADVOCATE IN SR No. 44089 RMK TE/SV-MMS/SAR-2 : 30/01/2018 : 2P/4C W.P.(MD) No.1377 of 2018 24.01.2018 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/