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Tamilmaran, S/O.Muthu v. The Inspector Of Police

2018-03-09Honourable Mr Justice P. Rajamanickam2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 09.03.2018

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE P.RAJAMANICKAM W.P.(MD) No.5094 of 2018 Tamilmaran ... Petitioner -VsThe Inspector of Police, Peravoorani Police Station, Thanjavur 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 and protection for cultural event namely Adal Padal scheduled to be held on 18.03.2018 at night 09.00 to 12.00 hours in connection with "Panguni Festival" in Arulmigu Sri Selva Vinayagar Temple at Masakadu Village, Peravoorani Taluk, Thanjavur District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 27.02.2018.

For Petitioner : Mr.E.Balasubramanian For Respondent : Mrs.B.Bhagawathi Government Advocate

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondent to grant permission and protection for cultural event namely Adal Padal scheduled to be held on 18.03.2018 at night 09.00 to 12.00 hours in connection with "Panguni Festival" in Arulmigu Sri Selva Vinayagar Temple at Masakadu Village, Peravoorani Taluk, Thanjavur District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 27.02.2018.

2.Heard, Mr.E.Balasubramanian, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mrs.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 Adal Padal on 18.03.2018 in connection with "Panguni Festival" in Arulmigu Sri Selva Vinayagar Temple at Masakadu Village, Peravoorani Taluk, Thanjavur District and for that, they have already given a representation dated 27.02.2018 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 27.02.2018 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(CO) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To The Inspector of Police, Peravoorani Police Station, Thanjavur District.

+1cc to Mr.E.Balasubramanian, Advocate Sr.No.54249 +1cc to Spl.Government Pleader Sr.No. 54525 DAS VB/KK/SAR4/16/03/2018/2P/4C W.P.(MD) No.5094 of 2018 09.03.2018 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/