Madras High CourtWP(MD)/5929/2018disposed of

Palpandi, v. The Inspector Of Police,

2018-03-21Honourable Mr Justice P. Rajamanickam2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 21.03.2018

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE P.RAJAMANICKAM W.P.(MD) No.5929 of 2018 Palpandi ... Petitioner -VsThe Inspector of Police, Karuppayurani Police Station, Karuppayurani, Madurai District.

... Respondent Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent herein to grant permission and to provide police protection to conduct the "Aadalum Paadalum" dance programme on 25.05.2018 in pursuant to the 'Vaikasi Festival' of the Arulmigu Chinnapandi Muneeswarar Thirukoil, situated at Karuppayurani Village, Madurai District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 14.03.2018.

For Petitioner : Mr.D.Rameshkumar For Respondent : 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 to perform the programme of "Adal Padal" on 25.05.2018 in pursuant to the 'Vaikasi Festival' of the Arulmigu Chinnapandi Muneeswarar Thirukoil, situated at Karuppayurani Village, Madurai District and to provide adequate police protection based on the petitioner's representation dated 14.03.2018.

2.Heard, Mr.D.Rameshkumar, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr.N.Shanmuga Selvam, learned Additional Government Pleader, appearing for the respondent.

3.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner has submitted that the petitioner is the member of the Temple Festival Committee. The villagers are conducting the Adal Padal every year https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

and this years also, they have decided to conduct the "Aadal Padal" on 25.05.2018 in pursuant to the 'Vaikasi Festival' of the Arulmigu Chinnapandi Muneeswarar Thirukoil, situated at Karuppayurani Village, Madurai District and for that, they have already given a representation dated 14.03.2018 to the respondent, but, sofar, no order has been passed. Hence, he has filed the present writ petition.

4.The learned Additional Government Pleader 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 14.03.2018 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, Karuppayurani Police Station, Karuppayurani, Madurai District - 625 020.

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