Madras High CourtWP(MD)/6000/2018disposed of

Marimuthu, 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.6000 of 2018 Marimuthu ... Petitioner -VsThe Inspector of Police, Pavoorchathiram Police Station, Pavoorchathiram, Tirunelveli District.

... Respondent Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondent to grant permission and police protection to conduct Kabbadi Tournament from 21.04.2018 (Saturday) at 10.00 pm., to 22.04.2018 (Sunday) at 12.00 pm., situated at Vattalur (Ramanathapuram South) Public Thidal, Vattalur, Alangulam Taluk, Tirunelveli District. For Petitioner : Mr.B.Anandan 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 accord protection for conducting the Kabadi Tournament scheduled on from 21.04.2018 (Saturday) at 10.00 pm., to 22.04.2018 (Sunday) at 12.00 pm., situated at Vattalur (Ramanathapuram South) Public Thidal, Vattalur, Alangulam Taluk, Tirunelveli District.

2.Heard, Mr.B.Anandan, 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 Kabadi Gulu. The villagers are conducting Kabadi Tournament every year and this year also, they have decided to conduct the Kabadi Tournament scheduled on from 21.04.2018 (Saturday) at 10.00 pm., to 22.04.2018 (Sunday) https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

at 12.00 pm., situated at Vattalur (Ramanathapuram South) Public Thidal, Vattalur, Alangulam Taluk, Tirunelveli District and for that, they have already given a representation dated 09.03.2018 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 09.03.2018 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(CSII) /True Copy/ Sub-Assistant Registrar To The Inspector of Police, Pavoorchathiram Police Station, Pavoorchathiram, Tirunelveli District.

+One cc to The Special Government Pleader, SR.No.57286 +One cc to Mr.B.Anandan, Advocate, SR.No.57013 rmk RL/4C/2P/SKN/RSK/SAR1/23/3/2018 W.P.(MD) No.6000 of 2018 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 21.03.2018