Madras High CourtWP(MD)/6043/2018disposed of

P.Sekar , S/O.Ponnuvellai, v. The Superintendent 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.6043 of 2018 P.Sekar ... Petitioner -Vs1.The Superintendent of Police, Dindigul District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Natham Police Station, Dindigul District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent to grant permission and to provide police protection to conduct dance programme (Aadal-Padal) by Raidar Boys Group on 27.03.2018 at 09.00 pm., in connection with "Sri Mariamman Kovil Urchavam" situated at Kurumpatti Village, Senthurai Post, Natham Taluk, Dindigul District by considering the representation of the petitioner dated 02.03.2018.

For Petitioner : Mr.A.V.Arun For Respondents : Mr.V.Anand Government Advocate

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 27.03.2018 at 09.00 pm., in connection with the "Sri Mariamman Kovil Urchavam" situated at Kurumpatti Village, Senthurai Post, Natham Taluk, Dindigul District and to provide adequate police protection based on the petitioner's representation dated 02.03.2018. 2.Heard, Mr.A.V.Arun, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr.V.Anand, learned Government Advocate, appearing for the respondents.

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 27.03.2018 at 09.00 pm., in connection with the festival https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

of "Sri Mariamman Kovil Urchavam" situated at Kurumpatti Village, Senthurai Post, Natham Taluk, Dindigul District and for that, they have already given a representation dated 02.03.2018 to the second respondent, but, sofar, no order has been passed. Hence, he has filed the present writ petition.

4.The learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents 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 second respondent is directed to consider the representation submitted by the petitioner, dated 02.03.2018 and dispose of the same at early. At the time of passing order, the second 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(Crl.Side) /True copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Dindigul District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Natham Police Station, Dindigul District.

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