Madras High CourtWP(MD)/3738/2018disposed of

A.Vaithiyanathan v. The Inspector Of Police

2018-02-23Honourable Mr Justice P. Rajamanickam2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 23.02.2018

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE P.RAJAMANICKAM W.P.(MD) No.3738 of 2018 A.Vaithiyanathan ... Petitioner -VsThe Inspector of Police, Edamalaipattipudhur Police Station, Tiruchirappalli 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 and protection for Arulmigu Sree Kaligaparameswari Temple at Edamalaipattipudhur, Trichy District on 04.03.2018 for the "Karakattam Dance" programme based on the representation given by the petitioner on 16.02.2018.

For Petitioner : Mr.K.Praveen Kumar For Respondent : M/s.B.Bhagawathi Government Advocate

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondent to grant permission and protection for Arulmigu Sree Kaligaparameswari Temple at Edamalaipattipudhur, Trichy District on 04.03.2018 for the "Karakattam Dance" programme based on the representation given by the petitioner on 16.02.2018.

2. Heard, Mr.K.Praveen Kumar, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and M/s.B.Bhagawathi, learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondent.

3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is one of the committee members of the above said temple. The committee members are conducting "Karakattam Dance" to celebrate the festival of Arulmigu Sree Kaligaparameswari Temple at Edamalaipattipudhur, Trichy District, for the past several years and this year, they have decided to conduct "Karakattam Dance" to be held on 04.03.2018 to celebrate the festival of the above said temple and for that, they have already given a representation dated 16.02.2018 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 has submitted that there is a law and order problem and hence, the petitioner's representation is kept pending.

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5. Considering the aforesaid submissions, the respondent is directed to consider the representation submitted by the petitioner, dated 16.02.2018 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 (CS-II) /True copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To The Inspector of Police, Edamalaipattipudhur Police Station, Tiruchirappalli District.

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