Madras High CourtWP(MD)/5257/2018disposed of

Muthusamy v. The Inspector Of Police

2018-03-13Honourable Mr Justice P. Rajamanickam2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 13.03.2018

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE P.RAJAMANICKAM W.P.(MD) No.5257 of 2018 Muthusamy ... Petitioner -VsThe Inspector of Police, Kallakudi Police Station, Trichy 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 to conduct "Karakattam" cultural programme in Arulmigu Kamandi Temple, Varaguppai, Lalgudi Taluk, Trichy District on 13.03.2018 from 08.00.pm., onwards and to provide adequate police protection.

For Petitioner : Mr.T.Lenin Kumar For Respondent : Mr.N.Shanmuga Selvam Additional Government Pleader

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondent to permit the petitioner to conduct "Karakattam" cultural programme in Arulmigu Kamandi Temple, Varaguppai, Lalgudi Taluk, Trichy District on 13.03.2018 from 08.00.pm., onwards and to provide adequate police protection.

2.Heard, Mr.T.Lenin Kumar, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr.N.Shanmuga Selvam, learned Additional Government Pleader, appearing for the respondent.

3.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner has submitted that the villagers are conducting "Karakattam" on 13.03.2018 in connection with the Arulmigu Kamandi Temple, Varaguppai, Lalgudi Taluk, Trichy District and for that, they have already given a representation dated 10.03.2018 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. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

5.Considering the aforesaid submissions, the respondent is directed to consider the representation submitted by the petitioner, dated 10.03.2018 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 (AE) /True copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To The Inspector of Police, Kallakudi Police Station, Trichy District.

+1CC TO M/S.T.LENIN KUMAR, ADVOCATE, SR NO.54724 W.P.(MD) No.5257 of 2018 13.03.2018 das MS/SKN-RSK/SAR-3/13.03.2018/2P.3C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/