Madras High CourtWP(MD)/5914/2018disposed of

Gunasekaran, 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.5914 of 2018 Gunasekaran ... Petitioner -VsThe Inspector of Police, Keeramangalam Police Station, Pudukkottai 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 24.03.2018 at night 09.00 p.m. to 12.00 p.m. in connection with the fourth day of "Panguni Uthiram Festival" in Arulmigu Sri Balasubramania Swamy Thirukovil at Nagaram Village, Alangudi Taluk, Pudukkottai District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 05.03.2018.

For Petitioner : Mr.E.Balasubramanian 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 'Adalpadal' dance programme on 24.03.2018 in pursuant to the Panguni Uthiram Festival in Arulmigu Sri Balasubramania Swamy Thirukovil, the above said programme is to be conducted at Nagaram Village, Alangudi Taluk, Pudukkottai District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 05.03.2018.

2.Heard, Mr.E.Balasubramanian, 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 the member of the Vizha Committee of the aforesaid temple to conduct 'Adalpadal' dance programme every year at the time of "Panguni Uthiram Festival" in Arulmigu Sri Balasubramania Swamy Thirukovil at Nagaram Village, Alangudi Taluk, Pudukkottai District. The villagers are conducting the 'Adalpadal' https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

dance programme on 24.03.2018 night in connection with the aforesaid temple 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. 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 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(CO) /True copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To The Inspector of Police, Keeramangalam Police Station, Pudukkottai District.

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