Madras High CourtWP(MD)/5255/2018disposed of

V.Chinnaiah, v. The Superintendent Of Police,

2018-03-14Honourable Mr Justice P. Rajamanickam2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 14.03.2018

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE P.RAJAMANICKAM W.P.(MD) No.5255 of 2018 (Criminal) V.Chinnaiah ... Petitioner -Vs1.The Superintendent of Police, Trichy District, Trichy.

2.The Inspector of Police, Thuvarankuruchi Police Station, Trichy District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent to grant permission and protection to conduct Dance Programme (Adal Padal) and cultural programme on 14.03.2018 in the eve of Mandala Abisagam of Ärul Migu Selva Vinayagar and Arul Migu Balasubramanian Thirukovil"situated at Vadagampatti, Athigaram Post, Trichy District in pursuant to the petition dated 09.03.2018. For Petitioner : Mr.AN.Ramanathan For Respondents : Mr.B.Bhagawathi Government Advocate

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed to direct the second respondent to grant permission to perform the programme of 'Adal Padal' on 14.03.2018 in the eve of Mandala Abisagam of Ärul Migu Selva Vinayagar and Arul Migu Balasubramanian Thirukovil" situated at Vadagampatti, Athigaram Post, Trichy District and to provide adequate police protection based on the petitioner's representation dated 09.03.2018.

2.Heard, Mr.AN.Ramanathan, 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 the member of committee of Ärul Migu Selva Vinayagar and Arul Migu Balasubramanian Thirukovil" at Vadagampatti, Athigaram Post, Trichy District. The villagers are conducting the Adal Padal on 14.03.2018 in connection with the aforesaid temple and for that, they have already given a https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

representation dated 09.03.2018 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 09.03.2018 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 (CS-I) /True copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Trichy District, Trichy.

2.The Inspector of Police, Thuvarankuruchi Police Station, Trichy District.

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