Madras High CourtWP(MD)/5266/2018disposed of

M.Vanaraj, S/O.Murugan, v. The Superintendent 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.5266 of 2018 M.Vanaraj ... Petitioner -Vs1.The Superintendent of Police, Theni District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Kadamalaigundu Police Station, Theni District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to grant permission to perform the programme of "Adal Padal" on 24.03.2018 night at about 08.00.pm to 11.00.pm., in connection with temple Festival at Arulmigu Sri Kaliamman Thirukkovil is situated at Attupparai, Moolakadai Post, Andipatti Taluk, Theni District and to provide adequate police protection based on the petitioner's representation dated 09.03.2018.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Karthick Rajan 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 24.03.2018 night at about 08.00.pm to 11.00.pm., in connection with temple Festival at Arulmigu Sri Kaliamman Thirukkovil is situated at Attupparai, Moolakadai Post, Andipatti Taluk, Theni District and to provide adequate police protection based on the petitioner's representation dated 09.03.2018.

2.Heard, Mr.R.Karthick Rajan, 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 villagers are conducting "Adalpadal" on 24.03.2018 night at about 08.00.pm to 11.00.pm in connection with https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

the Arulmigu Sri Kaliamman Thirukkovil is situated at Attupparai, Moolakadai Post, Andipatti Taluk, Theni District and for that, they have already given a representation dated 09.03.2018 to the second respondent, but, sofar, no order has been passed. Hence, he has filed the present writ petition.

4.The learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondent 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 (CO) /True copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Theni District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Kadamalaigundu Police Station, Theni District.

+1CC TO M/S.R.KARTHIC RAJAN, ADVOCATE, SR NO.54771 +1CC TO SPECIAL GOVERNMENT PLEADER, SR NO.55159 W.P.(MD) No.5266 of 2018 13.03.2018 das MS/SKN-RSK/SAR-4/16.03.2018/2P.5C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/