Madras High CourtWP(MD)/4950/2018disposed of

V.Subramani 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.4950 of 2018 V.Subramani ... Petitioner -VsThe Inspector of Police, Eriodu Police Station, Dindigul District.

... Respondent Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to permit the petitioner conduct cultural folk dance programme scheuled on 25.03.2018 at Tirumanchettiyur, R.Pudukottai Village, Vedasanthur Taluk, Dindigul District by providing necessary police protection pursuant to the petitioner representation dated 03.01.2018. For Petitioner : Mr.Madurai Veeran For Respondent : Mr.B.Bhagawathi 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 "folk dance" on 25.03.2018 in connection with the temple festival of the Palani Murugan Theertham at Tirumanchettiyur, R.Pudukottai Village, Vedasanthur Taluk, Dindigul District and to provide adequate police protection based on the petitioner's representation dated 03.01.2018.

2.Heard, Mr.Madurai Veeran, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr.B.Bhagawathi, learned 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 Folk Dance on 11.03.2018 at 07.00 pm.,25.03.2018 in connection with temple festival at "Palani Murugan Theertham at Tirumanchettiyur, R.Pudukottai Village, Vedasanthur Taluk, Dindigul District and for that, they have already given a representation dated 03.01.2018 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 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 03.01.2018 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, Eriodu Police Station, Dindigul District.

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