Madras High CourtWP(MD)/5874/2018disposed of

B.Karuppasamy Pandian, v. The Inspector Of Police

2018-03-20Honourable Mr Justice P. Rajamanickam2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 20.03.2018

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE P.RAJAMANICKAM W.P.(MD) No.5874 of 2018 B.Karuppasamy Pandian ... Petitioner -VsThe Inspector of Police, Sattur Town Police Station, Virudhunagar 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 to perform the program of 'Adal Padal' on 28.03.2018 night at about 8.00 p.m. to 11.00 a.m. at Arulmigu Kaliamman Thirukovil, is situated at Sathur, Virudhunagar District and to provide adequate police protection based on my representation dated 16.03.2018.

For Petitioner : Mrs.S.Bharathi 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 to conduct the 'Adal Padal' dance programme on 28.03.2018 at about 08.00 p.m. to 11.00 a.m. in Arulmigu Kaliamman Thirukovil, the above said programme is to be conducted at Sathur, Virudhunagar District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 16.03.2018. 2.Heard, Mrs.S.Bharathi, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr.V.Anand, learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondent.

3.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner has submitted that the petitioner is a committee member of the aforesaid temple to conduct 'Adal Padal' dance programme every year in Arulmigu Kaliamman Thirukovil, at Sathur, Virudhunagar District. The villagers are conducting the 'Adal Padal' dance programme on 28.03.2018 night at about 08.00 p.m. to 11.00 a.m. in connection with the aforesaid temple and for that, they have already given a representation dated 16.03.2018 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 16.03.2018 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(CS-III) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To The Inspector of Police, Sattur Town Police Station, Virudhunagar District.

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