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P.Prabhu Pandian, v. The Sub Inspector Of Police,

2018-03-15Honourable Mr Justice P. Rajamanickam2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 15.03.2018

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE P.RAJAMANICKAM W.P.(MD)No.5488 of 2018 (Criminal) P.Prabhu Pandian ... Petitioner Vs.

The Sub-Inspector of Police, K.Vilakku Police Station, Theni District. ... Respondent PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondent to grant permission to perform the program of 'Adal Padal' on 01.04.2018 night at about 08.00 p.m to 11.00 a.m at Arulmigu Sri Nilai Kaliamman Thirukovil is situated at Muthanampatti, Kovilpatti Panchayat, Andipatti Taluk, Theni District and to provide adequate police protection based on the petitioner's representation dated 12.03.2018.

For Petitioner : Mr.C.Bethanasamy For Respondent : Mr.N.Shanmuga Selvam, Additional Government Pleader.

O R D E R

This petition has been filed by the petitioner to direct the respondent to grant permission to perform the program of 'Adal Padal' on 01.04.2018 night at about 08.00 p.m to 11.00 a.m at Arulmigu Sri Nilai Kaliamman Thirukovil, is situated at Muthanampatti, Kovilpatti Panchayat, Andipatti Taluk, Theni District and to provide adequate police protection based on the petitioner's 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 submitted that the petitioner is one of the Villagers of the said Village. The villagers are conducting the "Adal Padal" programme for the past several years and this year, they have decided to conduct the "Adal https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

Padal" programme on 01.04.2018 and for that, they have already given a representation dated 12.03.2018 to the 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 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 (CO) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To The Sub-Inspector of Police, K.Vilakku Police Station, Theni District.

+ 1 CC TO Mr.C.BETHANASAMY, ADVOCATE IN SR No. 55531 + 1 CC TO SPECIAL GOVERNMENT PLEADER IN SR No. 56010 CP TE/RSK/SAR-4 : 21/03/2018 : 2P/4C W.P.(MD)No.5488 of 2018 (Criminal) 15.03.2018 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/