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R.Saravanan, S/O.Rasuthevar, v. The Inspector Of Police

2018-03-23Honourable Mr Justice P. Rajamanickam2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 23.03.2018

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE P.RAJAMANICKAM W.P.(MD) No.6070 of 2018 R.Saravanan ... Petitioner -VsThe Inspector of Police, P.C.Patti Police Station, Theni.

... 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 the "Adal Padal Dance" programme on 03.04.2018 at about 07.00pm., to 12.00pm., in the eve of Arulmigu Sri Manthai Amman Kovil Temple Festival at South Street Theru, Sankonapatti Post, Theni District, on the basis of the representation given by the petitioner dated 09.03.2018. For Petitioner : Mr.K.Sankar For Respondent : Mr.B.Bhagawathi Government Advocate

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondent to grant permission and protection for the "Adal Padal Dance" programme on 03.04.2018 at about 07.00pm., to 12.00pm., in the eve of Arulmigu Sri Manthai Amman Kovil Temple Festival at South Street Theru, Sankonapatti Post, Theni District. On the basis of the representation given by the petitioner dated 09.03.2018. 2.Heard, Mr.K.Sankar, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr.B.Bhagawathi, learned Government Advocate, appearing for the respondent.

3.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner has submitted that the villagers are conducting the Adal Padal on 03.04.2018 at about 07.00pm., to 12.00pm., in the eve of Arulmigu Sri Manthai Amman Kovil Temple Festival at South Street Theru, Sankonapatti Post, Theni 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.

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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(CO) /True copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To The Inspector of Police, P.C.Patti Police Station, Theni.

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