Madras High CourtWP(MD)/2086/2018disposed of

P.Karthick v. The Superintendent Of Police

2018-02-01Honourable Mr Justice P. Rajamanickam2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 01.02.2018

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE P.RAJAMANICKAM W.P.(MD) No.2086 of 2018 P.Karthick ... Petitioner -Vs1.The Superintendent of Police, Trichy District, Trichy.

2.The Inspector of Police, Mannachanallur Police Station, Trichy District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to grant permission to conduct the Aadal Padal Show to be held on 04.02.2018 at 6.00 p.m to 11.00 p.m for celebrating the festival of Sri Mariamman Temple Festival, Sengulipatti, Trichy District and further provide adequate police protection to the festival. For Petitioner : Mr.A.Azhageson For Respondents : Mr.N.Shanmugaselvam Additional Government Pleader

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondents to grant permission to conduct the 'Aadal Padal' Show to be held on 04.02.2018 from 6.00 p.m to 11.00 p.m in the eve of Sri Mariamman Temple Festival, Sengulipatti, Trichy District and further provide adequate police protection to the festival.

2.Heard, Mr.A.Azhageson, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr.N.Shanmuga Selvam, learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents.

3.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner has submitted that the petitioner is one of the Committee members of the said Temple. The villagers are conducting the Aadal Padal programme for the past several years and this year, they have decided to conduct the Aadal Padal programme on 04.02.2018 and for that, they https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

have already given a representation dated 18.01.2018 to the second respondent, but, sofar, no order has been passed. Hence, he has filed the present writ petition.

3.The learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents has not raised any serious objection. 4.Considering the aforesaid submissions, the second respondent is directed to consider the representation submitted by the petitioner, dated 18.01.2018 and dispose of the same at early by keeping in mind 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 2001 - 1 - L.W. (Crl.) 233.

5.With the aforesaid observations, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(P&A) /True copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Trichy District, Trichy.

2.The Inspector of Police, Mannachanallur Police Station, Trichy District.

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