G.Karuppaiah, v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 15.03.2018

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE P.RAJAMANICKAM W.P.(MD)No.5431 of 2018 G.Karuppaiah ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Ramanathapuram District, Ramanathapuram.

2.The Superintedent of Police, Ramanathapuram District, Ramanathapuram.

3.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Thiruvadanai, Ramanathapuram District.

4.The Inspector of Police, Thiruvadanai Police Station, Ramanathapuram District. ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents No.1 and 2 to consider and dispose of petitioner's representation dated 17.02.2018 as expeditiously as possible within the time stipulation as prescribed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Anand For Respondents : Mr.N.Shanmuga Selvam, Additional Government Pleader.

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed o direct the respondents No.1 and 2 to consider and dispose of petitioner's representation dated 17.02.2018 as expeditiously as possible, within the time stipulation as prescribed by this Court.

2.Heard Mr.R.Anand, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr.N.Shanmuga Selvam, learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents.

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3.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner has submitted that the petitioner is one of the Villagers of the said Village. The villagers are conducting the 'Temple Festival" for the past several years and this year, they have decided to conduct the "Temple Festival" on 15th and 22nd day of Panguni and for that, they have already given the representation dated 17.02.2018 to the first respondent, but so far, no order has been passed. Hence, he has filed the present writ petition.

4.The learned Additional Government Pleader 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 17.02.2018 and dispose of the same at early. At the time of passing order, the second 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(RTI) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To 1.The District Collector, Ramanathapuram District, Ramanathapuram.

2.The Superintedent of Police, Ramanathapuram District, Ramanathapuram.

3.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Thiruvadanai, Ramanathapuram District.

4.The Inspector of Police, Thiruvadanai Police Station, Ramanathapuram District.

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