Madras High CourtWP(MD)/5575/2018disposed of

Lakshmanan v. The Inspector Of Police

2018-03-16Honourable Mr Justice P. Rajamanickam2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 16.03.2018

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE P.RAJAMANICKAM W.P.(MD) No.5575 of 2018 Lakshmanan ... Petitioner -VsThe Inspector of Police, Mukoodal Police Station, Tirunelveli District.

... Respondent Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of mandamus, directing the respondent to grant permission and protection for cultural event namely 'Adalpadal' scheduled to be held on 31.03.2018 at night 09.00 to 01.00 in connection with Panguni Festival in "Arulmigu Santhanamariamman Temple' at Sadaiyappapuram Village, Seranmahadevi Taluk, Tirunelveli District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 05.03.2018.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Selvakumar For Respondent : Mr.V.Anand Government Advocate

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondent to grant permission and protection for 'Adal Padal' scheduled to be held on 31.03.2018 in connection with 'Panguni Festival' in 'Arulmighu Sri Santhanamariamman Temple' at Sadaiyappapuram Village, Seranmahadevi Taluk, Tirunelveli District, based on the petitioner's representation dated 05.03.2018.

2.Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondent. 3.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is one of the Committee members of the said temple. The villagers are conducting 'Adal Padal' for the past several years and this year, they have decided to conduct the 'Adal Padal' on 31.03.2018 and for that, they have already given a representation dated 05.03.2018 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 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 05.03.2018 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 others, 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, Mukoodal Police Station, Tirunelveli District.

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