Madras High CourtWP(MD)/4922/2018disposed of

Esakkiappan, v. The Inspector Of Police

2018-03-08Honourable Mr Justice P. Rajamanickam2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 08.03.2018

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE P.RAJAMANICKAM W.P.(MD) No.4922 of 2018 Esakkiappan ... Petitioner -VsThe Inspector of Police, Aralvaimozhi Police Station, Kanyakumari 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 29.03.2018 night at about 07.00pm., to 12.00am at Arulmigu Parakodi Sastha Arulmigu Meenakshi Sundrareswar Thirukovil is situated at Vadakkoor, Aralvaimozhi, Kanyakumari District and to provide adequate police protection based on the petitioner's representations dated 01.03.2018.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Bharathi For Respondent : Mr.N.Shanmuga Selvam Additional Government Advocate

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondent to grant permission to perform the programme of "Adal Padal" on 29.03.2018 night at about 07.00pm., to 12.00am in connection with the festival at Arulmigu Parakodi Sastha Arulmigu Meenakshi Sundrareswar Thirukovil is situated at Vadakkoor, Aralvaimozhi, Kanyakumari District and to provide adequate police protection based on the petitioner's representation dated 01.03.2018. 2.Heard, Mr.S.Bharathi, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr.N.Shanmuga Selvam, learned Additional Government Advocate 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 29.03.2018 night at about 07.00pm., to 12.00am in connection with the festival at Arulmigu Parakodi Sastha Arulmigu Meenakshi Sundrareswar Thirukovil is situated at Vadakkoor, Aralvaimozhi, Kanyakumari District and for that, they have already given a https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

representation dated 01.03.2018 to the respondent, but, sofar, no order has been passed. Hence, he has filed the present writ petition.

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 01.03.2018 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(T&P) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To The Inspector of Police, Aralvaimozhi Police Station, Kanyakumari District.

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