Madras High CourtWP(MD)/4220/2018disposed of

T.Pandian, v. The Superintendent Of Police

2018-02-28Honourable Mr Justice P. Rajamanickam2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 28.02.2018

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE P.RAJAMANICKAM W.P.(MD) No.4220 of 2018 T.Pandian ... Petitioner -Vs1.The Superintendent of Police, Pudukottai District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Keeramangalam Police Station, Pudukottai District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to grant permission to perform the program of Adal Padal on 04.03.2018 night in connection with temple Festival at Arulmigu Sri Pidaraiamman Thirukkovil is situated at Kothamangalam, Alangudi Taluk, Pudukkottai District and to provide adequate police protection based on petitioners representation 26.02.2018. For Petitioner : Mr.R.Karthic Rajam For Respondents : Mr.N.Shanmuga Selvam Additional Government Pleader ***

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondents to grant permission to perform the program of Adal Padal on 04.03.2018 night in connection with temple Festival at Arulmigu Sri Pidaraiamman Thirukkovil is situated at Kothamangalam, Alangudi Taluk, Pudukkottai District and to provide adequate police protection based on petitioners representation 26.02.2018 2.Heard, Mr.R.Karthic Rajan, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr.N.Shanmuga Selvam, learned Additional Government Pleader, appearing for the respondents.

3.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner has submitted that the petitioner and his Village members have decided to conduct a cultural programme (ie) Adal Padal on 04.03.2018 night in connection with temple Festival at Arulmigu Sri Pidaraiamman Thirukkovil is situated at Kothamangalam, Alangudi Taluk, https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

Pudukkottai District. Hence, the petitioner gave a representation to the respondents, seeking permission and provide police protection, but, sofar, no order has been passed. Hence, he has filed the present writ petition.

4.The learned Additional Government Pleader 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 respondents are directed to consider the representation submitted by the petitioner, dated 26.02.2018 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 (AE) /True copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Pudukottai District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Keeramangalam Police Station, Pudukottai District.

+1cc to Mr.R.KARTHICRAJAN,Advocate,SR. 51893 W.P.(MD) No.4220 of 2018 28.02.2018 CMR KK/SKN RSK/SAR 2/01.03.2018/ 2P- 4C/ https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/