Madras High CourtWP(MD)/3700/2018disposed of

P.Uganathan, v. The Superintendent Of Police,

2018-02-22Honourable Mr Justice P. Rajamanickam2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 22.02.2018

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE P.RAJAMANICKAM W.P.(MD) No.3700 of 2018 P.Uganathan ... Petitioner -Vs1.The Superintendent of Police, Trichy District, Trichy.

2.The Inspector of Police, Kattuputhur Police Station, Kattuputhur, Trichy District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to give the permission and adequate police protection for conducting Adal Padal Dance programme on 27.02.2018 in the eve of Temple Ther Thiruvizha Festival in front of Arulmigu Sri. Bhavathi Amman Temple and belongs to Anaikkalpatti, Nagaiyanallur, Kaduvetti, Trichy District on the basis of petitioner's representation dated 19.02.2018.

For Petitioner : Mr.K.Arunraj For Respondents : Mr.B.Bhagawathi Government Advocate

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed by the petitioner to direct the respondents to give the permission and adequate police protection for conducting Adal Padal Dance programme on 27.02.2018 in the eve of Temple Ther Thiruvizha Festival in front of Arulmigu Sri. Bhavathi Amman Temple and belongs to Anaikkalpatti, Nagaiyanallur, Kaduvetti, Trichy District on the basis of petitioner representation dated 19.02.2018.

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

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3.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is one of the committee members of the said Temple. The villagers are conducting the "Adal Padal" programme for the past several years and this year, they have decided to conduct the "Adal Padal" programme on 27.02.2018 and for that, they have already given a representation dated 19.02.2018 to the respondents, 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 submitted that there is a law and order problem and hence, the petitioner's representation is kept pending.

5.Considering the aforesaid submissions, the second respondent is directed to consider the representation submitted by the petitioner, dated 19.02.2018 and dispose of the same at early. At the time of passing order, the second 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 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-I) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Trichy District, Trichy.

2.The Inspector of Police, Kattuputhur Police Station, Kattuputhur, Trichy District.

+1cc to M/S.K.ARUNRAJ, Advocate SR.No.50427. +1cc to Special Government Pleader in SR.No.50939. W.P.(MD) No.3700 of 2018 22.02.2018 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ cp SDS/SV:MMS/SAR 4/26.02.2018/2P/5C