Radhakrishnan, S/O.Ramu v. The Inspector Of Police

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 14.03.2018

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE P.RAJAMANICKAM W.P.(MD)No.5358 of 2018 (Criminal) Radhakrishnan ... Petitioner Vs.

The Inspector of Police, Singampunari Police Station, Sivagangai 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 08.00 pm to 11.00 am at Arulmigu Pattatharasi Amman Thirukovil, is situated at Kannamangalampatti, Singampunari Taluk, Sivagangai District and to provide adequate police protection based on the petitioner's representations dated 12.03.2018.

For Petitioner : Mr.C.Bethanasamy 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 grant permission and adequate police protection to perform of 'Adal Padal' on 30.03.2018 night at about 08.00 pm to 11.00 am at Arulmigu Pattatharasi Amman Thirukovil, is situated at Kannamangalampatti, Singampunari Taluk, Sivagangai District pursuant to the representation dated 12.03.2018.

2.Heard, Mr.C.Bethanasamy, 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 petitioner is the member of committee of aforesaid temple. The villagers are conducting the 'Adal Padal' on 30.03.2018 night at about 08.00 pm to 11.00 am in connection with the aforesaid temple and for that, the petitioner already given a representation dated 12.03.2018 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 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. 5.Considering the aforesaid submissions, the respondent is directed to consider the representation submitted by the petitioner, dated 12.03.2018 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(C.O) /True Copy/ Sub-Assistant Registrar To The Inspector of Police, Singampunari Police Station, Sivagangai District.

+One cc to M/s.C.Bethanasamy, Advocate, SR.No.55600 +One cc to The Special Government Pleader, SR.No.55627 rmk RL/4C/2P/RSK/SAR4/21/3/2018 W.P.(MD)No.5358 of 2018 (Criminal) https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 14.03.2018