Madras High CourtWP(MD)/2472/2018disposed of

S.Karthikeyan, S/O.Chellam, v. The Superintendent 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.2472 of 2018 S.Karthikeyan ... Petitioner -Vs1.The Superintendent of Police, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.

2.The Inspector of Police, Salaigramam Police Station, Sivagangai 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 and necessary Police Protection to perform the cultural programme (ie.,)Adal Padal Dance Programme on 13.02.2018 at 07.00.pm., to 12.00pm., in the festival of Arulmigu Sri Chellaye Amman Thirukovil at Thenkadukkai, Muthur Post, Ilayankudi Taluk, Sivagangai District.

For Petitioner : Mr.V.Manikandan For Respondents : Mr.B.Bhagawathi Government Advocate

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondents to grant permission and necessary Police Protection to perform the cultural programme(ie.,)Adal Padal Dance Programme on 13.02.2018 at 07.00.pm., to 12.00pm., in the festival of Arulmigu Sri Chellaye Amman Thirukovil at Thenkadukkai, Muthur Post, Ilayankudi Taluk, Sivagangai District.

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2.Heard, Mr.V.Manikandan, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr.B.Bhagawathi, learned Government Advocate, appearing for the respondents.

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 13.02.2018 at 07.00.pm., to 12.00pm. and for that, they have already given a representation dated 29.01.2018 to the second respondent, but, sofar, no order has been passed. Hence, he has filed the present writ petition.

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

5.Considering the aforesaid submissions, the second respondent is directed to consider the representation submitted by the petitioner, dated 29.01.2018 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(AS) /True Copy/ Sub-Assistant Registrar To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.

2.The Inspector of Police, Salaigramam Police Station, Sivagangai District.

+One cc to The Special Government Pleader, SR.No.47468 +One cc to Mr.V.Manikandan, Advocate, SR.No.46765 das RL/5C/2P/KKR/SAR2/12/2/2018 W.P.(MD) No.2472 of 2018 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 07.02.2018