Madras High CourtWP(MD)/4664/2018disposed of

Annathurai, S/O.Velayutham, v. The Superintendent Of Police

2018-03-06Honourable Mr Justice P. Rajamanickam2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 06.03.2018

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE P.RAJAMANICKAM W.P.(MD) No.4664 of 2018 Annathurai ... Petitioner -Vs1. The Superintendent of Police, Tanjore District, Tanjore.

2. The Inspector of Police, Thiruchitrambalam Police Station, Tanjore 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 and necessary police protection to perform the cultural programme (ie.,) Dance Programme on 09.03.2018 & 10.03.2018 at 06.00 pm to 10.30 pm in the festival of Arulmighu Swami Sree Yematharmarajan Aalayam at Bharathi Nagar, Thiruchitrambalam East, Thiruchitrambalam, Tanjore District. For Petitioner : Mr.P.Ameen For Respondents : 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 'Dance Programme' on 09.03.2018 & 10.03.2018 at 06.00 pm to 10.30 pm in connection with temple festival at Arulmighu Swami Sree Yematharmarajan Aalayam situated at Bharathi Nagar, Thiruchitrambalam East, Thiruchitrambalam, Tanjore District and to provide adequate police protection based on the petitioner's representation dated 02.03.2018.

2.Heard, Mr.P.Ameen, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr.V.Anand, learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents.

https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 3.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner has submitted that the petitioner is the member of committee of

Arulmighu Swami Sree Yematharmarajan Aalayam at Bharathi Nagar, Thiruchitrambalam East, Thiruchitrambalam, Tanjore District. The villagers are conducting the Dance Programme on 09.03.2018 & 10.03.2018 at 06.00 pm., to 10.30 pm., in connection with the aforesaid temple and for that, they have already given a representation dated 02.03.2018 to the second 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 second respondent is directed to consider the representation submitted by the petitioner, dated 02.03.2018 and dispose of the same at early. At the time of passing order, the second 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(P&A) /True copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To

1. The Superintendent of Police, Tanjore District, Tanjore.

2. The Inspector of Police, Thiruchitrambalam Police Station, Tanjore District.

+1. CC to M/S.P.Ameen, Advocate SR.No.53380 +1. CC to Special Government Pleader, SR.No.53651 W.P.(MD) No.4664 of 2018 06.03.2018 rmk MKV-PM-PN-SAR 3/7.3.2018/2P-5C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/