Madras High CourtWP(MD)/2806/2018disposed of

Ponnaiah v. The Inspector Of Police

2018-02-13Honourable Mr Justice P. Rajamanickam2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 13.02.2018

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE P.RAJAMANICKAM W.P.(MD) No.2806 of 2018 Ponnaiah ... Petitioner -VsThe Inspector of Police, Panaiyapatti Police Station, Pudukkottai District.

... Respondent Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondent to grant permission to perform the programs such as Adal Padal festival on 14.02.2018 at night 08.30 PM to 01.30 AM at Arulmigu Sri Ponnaiah Thirukovil situated at Sevalur Village, Ponnamaravathy Taluk, Pudukkottai District and to provide adequate police protection based on the petitioner's representation dated 05.02.2018.

For Petitioner : Mr.T.Indra Chithu For Respondent : Mr.V.Shanmuga Selvam Additional Government Pleader

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed by the petitioner to direct the respondent to grant permission to perform the program such as "Adal Padal" festival on 14.02.2018 at night 08.30 PM to 01.30 AM at Arulmigu Sri Ponnaiah Thirukovil situated at Sevalur Village, Ponnamaravathy Taluk, Pudukkottai District and to provide adequate police protection based on the petitioner's representation dated 05.02.2018.

2.Heard Mr.T.Indra Chithu, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr.V.Shanmuga Selvam, learned Additional Government pleader appearing for the respondent. 3.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner has submitted that the petitioner is one of the committee member of the said Temple. The villagers are conducting the "Adal Padal" programme for the past several years and this year, they have https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

decided to conduct the "Adal Padal" programme on 14.02.2018 and for that, they have already given a representation dated 05.02.2018 to the respondent, but, sofar, no order has been passed. Hence, he has filed the present writ petition. 4.The learned Additional Government pleader appearing for the respondent has not raised any serious objection. 5.Considering the aforesaid submissions, the respondent is directed to consider the representation submitted by the petitioner, dated 05.02.2018 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 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(T&P) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To The Inspector of Police, Panaiyapatti Police Station, Pudukkottai District.

+1CC TO Mr.T.Indra Chithu, Advocate, Sr No.48118 W.P.(MD) No.2806 of 2018 13.02.2018 cp MS/CM/SAR.2/13.02.2018/2P.3C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/