Madras High CourtWP(MD)/2415/2018disposed of

Seenisamy v. The Inspector Of Police

2018-02-07Honourable Mr Justice P. Rajamanickam2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 07.02.2018

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE P.RAJAMANICKAM W.P.(MD) No.2415 of 2018 Seenisamy ... Petitioner -VsThe Inspector of Police, Ettaiyapuram Police Station, Thoothukudi District.

... Respondent Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to grant permission and protection for cultural event namely Adal Padal scheduled to be held on 15.02.2018 at night in connection with "Kodai Vizha" in Arulmigu Sri Kamatchiammal Kovil, at Keela Eral Village, Ettaiyapuram Taluk, Thoothukudi District by consider the petitioner's representation dated 27.01.2018. For Petitioner : Mr.V.Ramalingam For Respondent : Mr.B.Bhagawathi Government Advocate

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondent to grant permission and protection for cultural event namely Adal Padal scheduled to be held on 15.02.2018 at night in connection with "Kodai Vizha" in Arulmigu Sri Kamatchiammal Kovil, at Keela Eral Village, Ettaiyapuram Taluk, Thoothukudi District by consider the petitioner's representation dated 27.01.2018. 2.Heard, Mr.V.Ramalingam, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr.B.Bhagawathi, learned Government Advocate, appearing for the respondent.

3.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner has submitted that the villagers are conducting Temple Festival every year and this year, they have decided to conduct the festival on 15.02.2018 at night and for that, they have already given a representation dated 27.01.2018 to the respondent, but, sofar, no order has been passed. Hence, he has filed the present writ petition.

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4.The learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents has not raised any serious objection.

5.Considering the aforesaid submissions, the respondent is directed to consider the representation submitted by the petitioner, dated 27.01.2018 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.

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

Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CS-II) /True copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To The Inspector of Police, Ettaiyapuram Police Station, Thoothukudi District.

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