Madras High CourtWP(MD)/6081/2018disposed of

Subramani, v. The Superintendent Of Police,

2018-03-22Honourable Mr Justice P. Rajamanickam2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 22.03.2018

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE P.RAJAMANICKAM W.P.(MD) No.6081 of 2018 (Criminal) Subramani ... Petitioner -Vs1.The Superintendent of Police, Karur, Karur District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Kulithalai Police Station, Kulithalai, Karur District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to accord permission and police protection to the cultural program (Adal Padal) to be conducted at the Sree Mahamariamman Temple festival in Chinnamalaiyandipatti, Pappakkapatti Village, Krishnarayapuram Taluk, Karur District on 27.03.2018 at about 09.00 P.M., based on the Petitioner's representation dated 15.03.2018. For Petitioner : Mr.V.Karuna For Respondents : Mr.V.Anand, Government Advocate.

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed by the petitioner to direct the respondents to accord permission and police protection to the cultural program (Adal Padal) to be conducted at the Sree Mahamariamman Temple festival in Chinnamalaiyandipatti, Pappakkapatti Village, Krishnarayapuram Taluk, Karur District on 27.03.2018 at about 09.00 P.M., based on the Petitioner's representation dated 15.03.2018.

2.Heard Mr.V.Karuna, 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 submitted that the petitioner is one of the Villagers of the said Village. The villagers are conducting the "Aadal Padal" for the past several years and this year, they have decided to conduct the "Aadal Padal" on 27.03.2018 and for that, they have already given a representation https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

dated 15.03.2018 to the respondents, but so far, 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 15.03.2018 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(CS-II) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Karur, Karur District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Kulithalai Police Station, Kulithalai, Karur District.

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