Madras High CourtWP(MD)/4268/2018disposed of

Chokkalingam, v. The Inspector Of Police,

2018-03-01Honourable Mr Justice P. Rajamanickam2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 01.03.2018

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE P.RAJAMANICKAM W.P.(MD) No.4268 of 2018 Chokkalingam ... Petitioner -VsThe Inspector of Police, Keeramangalam Police Station, Pudukkottai 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 cultural event namely Adal Padal scheduled to be held on 05.03.2018 at night 09.00 p.m., in connection with "Kuthirai Eduppu Festival" in Arulmigu Sri Ayyanar Thirukovil at Merpanaikadu West Village, Aranthangi Taluk, Pudukkottai District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 14.02.2018.

For Petitioner : Mr.E.Balasubramanian 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 permission and protection for cultural event namely Adal Padal scheduled to be held on 05.03.2018 at night 09.00 p.m., in connection with "Kuthirai Eduppu Festival" in Arulmigu Sri Ayyanar Thirukovil at Merpanaikadu West Village, Aranthangi Taluk, Pudukkottai District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 14.02.2018.

2.Heard, Mr.E.Balasubramanian, 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 member of committee of aforesaid temple. The villagers are conducting the Adal Padal on 05.03.2018 at night 09.00 p.m., in connection with "Kuthirai Eduppu Festival" in Arulmigu Sri Ayyanar Thirukovil at Merpanaikadu West Village, Aranthangi Taluk, Pudukkottai District and for that, they have already given a representation dated 14.02.2018 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 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 respondent is directed to consider the representation submitted by the petitioner, dated 14.02.2018 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(AD-II) /True copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To The Inspector of Police, Keeramangalam Police Station, Pudukkottai District.

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