Madras High CourtWP(MD)/5623/2018disposed of

P.Anandaraj, v. The Tahsildar

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.5623 of 2018 P.Anandaraj ... Petitioner -Vs1.The Tahsildar, Radhapuram Taluk, Tirunelveli District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Thisayenvilai Police Station, Tirunelveli District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of mandamus, directing the respondents to grant permission and necessary protection for celebration of Kodai Vizha in the month of Chithirai at Santhanamariamman Temple, situated at Thangammalpuram, Radhapuram Taluk, Tirunelveli District on 07.05.2018 to 10.05.2018 and to consider the petitioner representation dated 16.02.2018.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Ayyanar For Respondents : 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 protection for 'Adal Pdal' scheduled to be held on 07.05.2018 to 10.05.2018 in connection with 'Santhanamariamman Temple Kodai Vizha Festival' at Thangammalpuram, Radhapuram Taluk, Tirunelveli District, based on the petitioner's representation dated 16.02.2018.

2.Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents.

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 Pdal' for the past several years and this year, they have decided to conduct the 'Adal Pdal' on 07.05.2018 to 10.05.2018 and for that, they have already https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

given a representation dated 16.02.2018 to the concerned police, but, sofar, 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 16.02.2018 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 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 1 The Inspector of Police, Thisayenvilai Police Station, Tirunelveli District.

2. The Tahsildar, Radhapuram Taluk, Tirunelveli District.

+1CC TO M/S.R.AYYANAR, ADVOCATE, SR NO.56170 +1CC TO SPECIAL GOVERNMENT PLEADER, SR NO.56261 W.P.(MD) No.5623 of 2018 16.03.2018 mm MS/CVC/SAR-1/03.04.2018/2P.5C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/