Madras High CourtWP(MD)/3532/2018disposed of

Durai, v. The Inspector Of Police,

2018-02-21Honourable Mr Justice P. Rajamanickam2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 21.02.2018

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE P.RAJAMANICKAM W.P.(MD) No.3532 of 2018 Durai ... Petitioner -VsThe Inspector of Police, Thirumayam Police Station, Pudukkottai 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 program of "Adal Padal" on 25.02.2018 night in connection with "Maha Kumbabisheka" temple Festival at Arulmigu Vinayagar Thirukkovil is situated at Manchinipatti, Shanmuganathapuri Post, Thirumayam Taluk, Pudukkottai District and to provide adequate police protection based on the petitioner's representations dated 15.02.2018 and 19.02.2018.

For Petitioner : Mr.T.Indrachithu 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 of "Adal Padal" on 25.02.2018 night in connection with "Maha Kumbabisheka" temple Festival at Arulmigu Vinayagar Thirukkovil is situated at Manchinipatti, Shanmuganathapuri Post, Thirumayam Taluk, Pudukkottai District and to provide adequate police protection based on the petitioner's representations dated 15.02.2018 and 19.02.2018.

2.Heard, Mr.T.Indrachithu, 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 Villagers of the said Village. The villagers are conducting "Adal Padal" for the past several years and this year, they have decided to conduct "Adal Padal" on 25.02.2018 and for that, they have already given a representations https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

dated 15.02.2018 and 19.02.2018 to the respondent, but, sofar, no order has been passed. Hence, he has filed the present writ petition.

4.The learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondent submitted that there is a law and order problem and hence the petitioner's representation is kept pending.

5.Considering the aforesaid submissions, the respondent is directed to consider the representations submitted by the petitioner, dated 15.02.2018 and 19.02.2018 and dispose of the same at early. At the time of passing order, the respondent has to keep 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 others, reported in 2001 - 1 - L.W. (Crl.) 233.

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

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CO) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To The Inspector of Police, Thirumayam Police Station, Pudukkottai District.

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