Rajapandi, S/Omuthalagu, v. The Inspector Of Police

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 22.03.2018

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE P.RAJAMANICKAM W.P.(MD) No.6079 of 2018 (Criminal) Rajapandi ... Petitioner -VsThe Inspector of Police, Melur Police Station, Madurai 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 to perform the programs such as Adal Padal festival on 10.04.2018 at night 08.00 p.m., to 12.30 a.m., at Arulmigu Sri Muthumariamman Thirukovil situated at East street, Madurai Main Road, Melur, Melur Taluk, Madurai District and to provide adequate police protection based on the petitioner's representations dated 15.03.2018.

For Petitioner : Mr.T.Indra Chithu For Respondent : Mr.N.Shanmuga Selvam, Additional Government Pleader.

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed by the petitioner to direct the respondent to grant permission to perform the programs such as Adal Padal festival on 10.04.2018 at night 08.00 p.m., to 12.30 a.m., at Arulmigu Sri Muthumariamman Thirukovil situated at East street, Madurai Main Road, Melur, Melur Taluk, Madurai District and to provide adequate police protection based on the petitioner's representations dated 15.03.2018. 2.Heard Mr.T.Indra Chithu, 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 submitted that the petitioner is one of the committee members of the said Temple. The villagers are conducting the "Adal Padal" programme for the past several years and this year, they have decided to conduct the "Adal Padal" programme on 10.04.2018 and for that, https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

they have already given a representation dated 15.03.2018 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 15.03.2018 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, Melur Police Station, Madurai District.

+1cc to Mr.T.Indra Chithu , Advocate Sr.No.57631 +1cc to Spl.Government Pleader Sr.No. 57525 CP VB/KKR/SAR1/03.04.2018/2P/4C W.P.(MD) No.6079 of 2018 (Criminal) 22.03.2018 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/