Madras High CourtWP(MD)/4859/2018disposed of

M.Sankar v. The Superintendent Of Police

2018-03-07Honourable Mr Justice P. Rajamanickam2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 07.03.2018

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE P.RAJAMANICKAM W.P.(MD) No.4859 of 2018 M.Sankar ... Petitioner -Vs1.The Superintendent of Police, Pudukkottai District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Alangudi Police Station, pudukkottai 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 on "Adal Padal" on 12.03.2018 night in connection with temple festival at Arulmigu Sri Sithi Vinayagar Thirukkovil situated at Malavarayanpatti, Manjinividuthi, Vamban, Alangudi Taluk, Pudukkottai District and to provide adequate police protection based on petitioner's representation dated 05.03.2018.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Karthic Rajan For Respondents : Mr.B.Bhagawathi Government Advocate

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed by the petitioner to direct the respondents to grant permission to perform the program on "Adal Padal" on 12.03.2018 night in connection with temple festival at Arulmigu Sri Sithi Vinayagar Thirukkovil situated at Malavarayanpatti, Manjinividuthi, Vamban, Alangudi Taluk, Pudukkottai District and to provide adequate police protection based on petitioner's representation dated 05.03.2018. 2.Heard Mr.R.Karthic Rajan, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr.B.Bhagawathi, learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents.

3.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner has submitted that the petitioner is one of the Committee members of the said Temple. The villagers are conducting the "Adal Padal" programme for the past several years and this year, they have decided to conduct the "Adal Padal" programme on 12.03.2018 and for https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

that, they have already given the representation dated 05.03.2018 to the second respondents, but so far, 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 05.03.2018 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(CS-I) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Pudukkottai District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Alangudi Police Station, pudukkottai District.

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