Madras High CourtWP(MD)/4231/2018disposed of

N.Kannappan, v. The Inspector Of Police,

2018-03-02Honourable Mr Justice P. Rajamanickam2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 02.03.2018

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE P.RAJAMANICKAM W.P.(MD) No.4231 of 2018 N.Kannappan ... Petitioner -VsThe Inspector of Police, Kalaiyarkovil Police Station, Sivagangai 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 26.03.2018 night at about 07.00 p.m., to 12.00 A.M., at Arulmigu Sri Periyanayagi Ammal Thirukovil is situated at Uruvatti, Kalaiyarkovil, Sivagangai District and to provide adequate police protection based on the petitioner's representations dated 26.02.2018.

For Petitioner : M/s.S.Bharath For Respondent : Mr.N.Shanmuga Selvam Additional Government Pleader

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondent to grant police permission to conduct the 'Adal Padal' on 26.03.2018 night at about 07.00 p.m., to 12.00 A.M., at Arulmigu Sri Periyanayagi Ammal Thirukovil is situated at Uruvatti, Kalaiyarkovil, Sivagangai District and to provide adequate police protection, on the basis of the petitioner's representation, dated 26.02.2018.

2.Heard, Mr.S.Bharath, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr.N.Shanmuga Selvam, learned Additional Government Pleader, appearing for the respondent.

3.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner has submitted that the petitioner is the Committee member of the Temple. The villagers are conducting the Adal Padal programme on 26.03.2018 night at about 07.00 p.m., to 12.00 A.M., in front of the Arulmigu Sri Periyanayagi Ammal Thirukovil is situated at Uruvatti, Kalaiyarkovil, Sivagangai District and for that, they have already given a representation dated 26.02.2018 to the respondent, but, sofar, no order has been passed. Hence, he has filed the present writ petition.

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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 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(Writs) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To The Inspector of Police, Kalaiyarkovil Police Station, Sivagangai District.

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