Madras High CourtWP(MD)/3920/2018disposed of

Arunachalam, S/O.Muthuraman, v. The Inspector Of Police

2018-02-26Honourable Mr Justice P. Rajamanickam2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 26.02.2018

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE P.RAJAMANICKAM W.P.(MD) No.3920 of 2018 Arunachalam ... Petitioner -VsThe Inspector of Police, Sethubavachathiram 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 and necessary police protection for cultural event namely "Adal Padal" scheduled to be held on 01.03.2018 at night in connection with "Masi Magam Festival" in "Arulmigu Sri Periyanayaki Amman Udanamar Sri Muruntheeswarar Temple at Marungapallam, Kuruvikarambai Village, Peravoorani Taluk, Thanjavur District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 13.02.2018. For Petitioner : Mr.B.Anandan 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 and necessary police protection for cultural event namely "Adal Padal" scheduled to be held on 01.03.2018 at night in connection with "Masi Magam Festival" in "Arulmigu Sri Periyanayaki Amman Udanamar Sri Muruntheeswarar Temple at Marungapallam, Kuruvikarambai Village, Peravoorani Taluk, Thanjavur District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 13.02.2018. 2.Heard, Mr.B.Anandan, 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 Vizha Committee of committee of "Arulmigu Sri Periyanayaki Amman Udanamar Sri Muruntheeswarar Temple at Marungapallam, Kuruvikarambai Village, Peravoorani Taluk, Thanjavur District. The villagers are conducting the "Aadal-Padal" every year and this year, they have decided to conduct the "Aadal-Padal" dance programme on 01.03.2018 and for that, they have already given a representation dated 13.02.2018 to https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

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 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 representation submitted by the petitioner, dated 13.02.2018 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 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-III) /True copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To The Inspector of Police, Sethubavachathiram Police Station, Thanjavur District.

+1cc to Mr.B.ANANDAN,Advocate,SR.51356 +1cc to M/S.Special Government Pleader,SR.51636 W.P.(MD) No.3920 of 2018 26.02.2018 DSS KK/SV MMS/SAR 2/28.02.2018/ 2P- 4C/ https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/