Madras High CourtWP(MD)/5624/2018disposed of

G.P.Karuppaiah, S/O.Palraj, v. The Superintending 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.5624 of 2018 G.P.Karuppaiah ... Petitioner -Vs1.The Superintendant of Police, Madurai District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Palamedu Police Station, Madurai 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 to perform the program of 'Adal Padal' on 03.04.2018 night at about 08.00 p.m., to 11.00 p.m., in connection with temple at 'Arulmigu Patrakaliamman, Arulmigu Mariamman Thirukkovil' is situated at Nadar Street, Vadipatti Taluk, Madurai District and to provide adequate police protection based on the petitioner's representations dated 12.03.2018. For Petitioner : Mr.R.Karthic Rajan For Respondents : Mr.N.Shanmuga Selvam Additional Government Pleader

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondents to grant permission and protection for 'Adal Padal' scheduled to be held on 03.04.2018 in connection with 'Arulmigu Patrakaliamman, Arulmigu Mariamman Thirukkovil' at Nadar Street, Vadipatti Taluk, Madurai District, based on the petitioner's representation dated 12.03.2018.

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

https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 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 03.04.2018 and for that, they have already given a representation dated 12.03.2018 to the respondents, 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 respondents are 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 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 (AE) /True copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To 1.The Superintendant of Police, Madurai District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Palamedu Police Station, Madurai District.

+1cc to Mr.R.KARTHICRAJAN Advocate, SR.No.55971 W.P.(MD) No.5624 of 2018 16.03.2018 MM KK/RSK/19.03.2018/SAR-4/2P-4C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/