Madras High CourtWP(MD)/4974/2018disposed of

P.Ayyanar, v. The Superintendent 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.4974 of 2018 P.Ayyanar ... Petitioner -Vs1.The Superintendent of Police, Virudhunagar District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Maraneri Police Station, Maraneri, Virudhunagar District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents herein to grant permission and give police protection to conduct the "Aadalum Padalum" dance program at about 07.00pm on 11.03.2018 in pursuance to the festival of "Arulmighu Lakshmi Vinayagar Thirukovil", situated in Kakkivadanpatti, Maraneri, Sivakasi Taluk, Virudhunagar District on considering the petitioner's representation dated 06.03.2018.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Karthick Subramanian 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 "Adal Padal" on 11.03.2018 at 07.00 pm, in connection with temple festival at "Arulmighu Lakshmi Vinayagar Thirukovil", situated in Kakkivadanpatti, Maraneri, Sivakasi Taluk, Virudhunagar District and to provide adequate police protection based on the petitioner's representation dated 06.03.2018.

2.Heard, Mr.S.Karthick Subramanian, 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 11.03.2018 at 07.00 pm., in connection with temple festival at https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

"Arulmighu Lakshmi Vinayagar Thirukovil", situated in Kakkivadanpatti, Maraneri, Sivakasi Taluk, Virudhunagar District and for that, they have already given a representation dated 06.03.2018 to the respondents, 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 06.03.2018 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(AD-II) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Virudhunagar District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Maraneri Police Station, Maraneri, Virudhunagar District.

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