Madras High CourtWP(MD)/4327/2018disposed of

Govindaraj v. The Superintendent 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.4327 of 2018 Govindaraj ... Petitioner -Vs1.The Superintendent of Police, Karur District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Lalapettai Police Station, Karur District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to grant permission to perform the programme of "Adal Padal" on 03.03.2018 night in connection with temple festival at Arulmigu Sri Bagavathi Amman Thirukkovil is situated at Vengampatti Village, Thaliyampatti Post, Krishnarayapuram Taluk, Karur District and to provide adequate police protection based on the petitioner's representation dated 23.02.2018.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.karthic Rajan For Respondent : Mr.V.Anand Government Advocate

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondents to grant permission to perform the programme of "Adal Padal" on 03.03.2018 night in connection with temple festival at Arulmigu Sri Bagavathi Amman Thirukkovil is situated at Vengampatti Village, Thaliyampatti Post, Krishnarayapuram Taluk, Karur District and to provide adequate police protection based on the petitioner's representation dated 23.02.2018.

2.Heard, Mr.R.karthic Rajan, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr.V.Anand, learned Government Advocate, appearing for the respondents.

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 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

03.03.2018 night in connection with temple festival at Arulmigu Sri Bagavathi Amman Thirukkovil is situated at Vengampatti Village, Thaliyampatti Post, Krishnarayapuram Taluk, Karur District and for that, they have already given a representation dated 23.02.2018 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 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 23.02.2018 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-II) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Karur District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Lalapettai Police Station, Karur District.

+1CC TO Mr.R.karthic Rajan, Advocate, Sr No.52184 W.P.(MD) No.4327 of 2018 01.03.2018 das MS/PM-PN/SAR.1/02.03.2018/2P.4C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/