Madras High CourtWP(MD)/5723/2018disposed of

R.Mathivanan, v. The Superintendent Of Police,

2018-03-19Honourable Mr Justice P. Rajamanickam2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 19.03.2018

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE P.RAJAMANICKAM W.P.(MD) No.5723 of 2018 (Criminal) R.Mathivanan ... Petitioner -Vs1.The Superintendent of Police, Pudukkottai District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Aranthangi Police Station, Pudukkottai District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to grant permission to perform the program of 'Adal Padal' on 30.03.2018 night at about 07.00 p.m., to 11.00 p.m., in connection with temple Festival namely, "Panguni Uthira Thiruvizha" at Arulmigu Sri Subramaniya Swamy Thirukkovil is situated at Paravakkottai, Aranthangi Taluk, Pudukkottai District and to provide adequate police protection based on the petitioner's representation dated 14.03.2018.

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 by the petitioner to direct the respondents to grant permission to perform the program of 'Adal Padal' on 30.03.2018 night at about 07.00 p.m., to 11.00 p.m., in connection with temple Festival namely, "Panguni Uthira Thiruvizha" at Arulmigu Sri Subramaniya Swamy Thirukkovil is situated at Paravakkottai, Aranthangi Taluk, Pudukkottai District and to provide adequate police protection based on the petitioner's representation dated 14.03.2018.

2.Heard Mr.R.Karthic Rajan, 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 submitted that the petitioner is one of the committee members of the said temple. The villagers are conducting the "Aadal Paadal" programme for the past several years and this year, they have decided to conduct the "Aadal Paadal" programme on 30.03.2018 and for that, they have already given a representation dated 14.03.2018 to the second 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 14.03.2018 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 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(AE) /True copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Pudukkottai District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Aranthangi Police Station, Pudukkottai District.

+1CC TO M/S.R.KARTHICRAJAN, ADVOCATE, SR NO.56137 +1CC TO SPECIAL GOVERNMENT PLEADER, SR NO.56858 W.P.(MD) No.5723 of 2018 (Criminal) 19.03.2018 cp MS/RSK/SAR-4/21.03.2018/2P.5C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/