Madras High CourtWP(MD)/5954/2018disposed of

G.Jeyapandi, S/O.Gandhi 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.5954 of 2018 G.Jeyapandi ... Petitioner -VsThe Inspector of Police, Kottampatti Police Station, Madurai 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 to provide necessary police protection to perform the cultural programme (i.e) Adal Padal on the eve of Arulmigu Sri Deviyampu Karuppusamy Temple Festival at Kachirayanpatti Village, Melur Taluk, Madurai District, which is to be held on 24.03.2018 by considering the representation dated 17.03.2018 made by the petitioner.

For Petitioner : Mr.M.S.Jeyakarthik 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 24.03.2018 in connection with the Arulmigu Sri Deviyampu Karuppusamy Temple Festival at Kachirayanpatti Village, Melur Taluk, Madurai District and to provide adequate police protection based on the petitioner's representation dated 17.03.2018. 2.Heard, Mr.M.S.Jeyakarthik, 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 villagers are conducting the Adal Padal every year and this years also, they have decided to conduct the "Aadal Padal" on 24.03.2018 in connection with the Arulmigu Sri Deviyampu Karuppusamy Temple Festival at Kachirayanpatti Village, Melur Taluk, Madurai District and for that, they have already given a https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

representation dated 17.03.2018 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 17.03.2018 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, Kottampatti Police Station, Madurai District.

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