Madras High CourtWP(MD)/5339/2018disposed of

Sathiyamoorthy, v. The Inspector Of Police,

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

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 14.03.2018

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE P.RAJAMANICKAM W.P.(MD)No.5339 of 2018 (Criminal) Sathiyamoorthy ... Petitioner Vs.

The Inspector of Police, Thirumayam Police Station, Pudukkottai District.

... Respondent PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to grant permission to perform the program of 'Adal Padal' on 30.03.2018 night at about 07.00 pm to 12.00 am at Arulmigu Sri Balamurugan, Sri Veeraganapathi Thirukovil, is situated at Meyappatti Thiryamayam, Arasampatti Post, Thirumayam Taluk, Pudukkottai District and to provide adequate police protection based on the petitioner's representation dated 08.03.2018. For Petitioner : M/s.S.Bharathi For Respondent : Mr.B.Bhagawathi, Government Advocate.

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondent to grant permission to perform cultural event namely "Aadal Padal" held on 30.03.2018 night at about 07.00 pm to 12.00 am in connection with the festival of "Arulmigu Sri Balamurugan, Sri Veeraganapathi Thirukovil", is situated at Meyappatti Thiryamayam, Arasampatti Post, Thirumayam Taluk, Pudukkottai District as per the petitioner's representation dated 08.03.2018.

2.Heard, M/s.S.Bharathi, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr.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 30.03.2018 night at about 07.00 pm to 12.00 am in connection with the festival of "Arulmigu Sri Balamurugan, Sri Veeraganapathi Thirukovil", is situated at Meyappatti Thiryamayam, Arasampatti Post, Thirumayam https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

Taluk, Pudukkottai District and for that, the petitioner already given a representation dated 08.03.2018 to the 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 respondent is directed to consider the representation submitted by the petitioner, dated 08.03.2018 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 The Inspector of Police, Thirumayam Police Station, Pudukkottai District.

+1cc to SPECIAL GOVERNMENT PLEADER, Advocate SR.No.55648 +1cc to M/s.S.Bharathi, SR.No.55252 rmk MK/SKN RSK/SAR-1/22.03.2018/2P/4C W.P.(MD)No.5339 of 2018 (Criminal) 14.03.2018 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/