Madras High CourtWP(MD)/2668/2018disposed of

G.Karikalan, S/O.G.Govindaraj, v. The Inspector Of Police,

2018-02-09Honourable Mr Justice P. Rajamanickam2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 09.02.2018

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE P.RAJAMANICKAM W.P.(MD) No.2668 of 2018 G.Karikalan ... Petitioner -VsThe Inspector of Police, Thanjavur Taluk Police Station, Thanjavur 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 to perform the programs such as "Adal Padal" festival on 13.02.2018 and 14.02.2018 at night 07.00 p.m to 11.00.p.m at "Arulmigu Sri Betha Perumal Thirukovil" situated at Narthevar Kudikadu, Ragavambalpuram Panchayt, Orthanadu Taluk, Thanjavur District and to provide adequate police protection based on the petitioner's representations dated 06.02.2018. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Venkatesan For Respondent : Mr.V.Anand Government Advocate

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondent to grant permission to perform the program such as "Adal Padal" festival on 13.02.2018 and 14.02.2018 at night 07.00 p.m to 11.00.p.m at "Arulmigu Sri Betha Perumal Thirukovil" situated at Narthevar Kudikadu, Ragavambalpuram Panchayt, Orthanadu Taluk, Thanjavur District and to provide adequate police protection based on the petitioner's representation dated 06.02.2018. 2.Heard, Mr.S.Venkatesan, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr.V.Anand, learned Government Advocate, appearing for the respondent.

3.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is one of the committee member of the "Arulmigu Sri Betha Perumal Thirukovil" situated at Narthevar Kudikadu, https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

Ragavambalpuram Panchayt, Orthanadu Taluk, Thanjavur District . The villagers are conducting the "Aadal-Padal" every year and this year, they have decided to conduct the "Aadal-Padal" on 13.02.2018 and 14.02.2018 and for that, they have already given a representation dated 06.02.2018 to the respondent, but, sofar, no order has been passed. Hence, he has filed the present writ petition. 3.The learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondent has not raised any serious objection.

4.Considering the aforesaid submissions, the respondent is directed to consider the representation submitted by the petitioner, dated 06.02.2018 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 Otrs, reported in 2001 - 1 - L.W. (Crl.) 233.

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

Sd/- Assistant Registrar (T&P) /True copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To The Inspector of Police, Thanjavur Taluk Police Station, Thanjavur District.

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