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K.Raja, S/O.Karuppaiah, v. The Inspector 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.6151 of 2018 (Criminal) K.Raja ... Petitioner -VsThe Inspector of Police, Chinnamanoor Police Station, Theni 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 01.04.2018 at night 07.00 p.m., to 11.00 p.m., at Arulmigu Sri Sathavurayan Thirukovil situated at Seelaiyampatti Theni Taluk & District and to provide adequate police protection based on the petitioner's representation dated 20.03.2018. For Petitioner : Mr.C.Bethanasamy For Respondent : Mr.V.Anand, Government Advocate

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed by the petitionerto direct the respondent to grant permission to perform the programs such as Adal Padal festival on 01.04.2018 at night 07.00 p.m., to 11.00 p.m., at Arulmigu Sri Sathavurayan Thirukovil situated at Seelaiyampatti Theni Taluk & District and to provide adequate police protection based on the petitioner's representation dated 20.03.2018.

2.Heard Mr.C.Bethanasamy, 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 submitted that the petitioner is one of the committee members of the said temple. The villagers are conducting the "Aadal Padal" programme for the past several years and this year, they have decided to conduct the "Aadal Padal" programme on 01.04.2018 and for that, they have already given a representation dated 20.03.2018 to the respondent, but so far, 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 20.03.2018 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(T&P) /True copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To The Inspector of Police, Chinnamanoor Police Station, Theni District.

+1CC TO M/S.C,BETHANA SAMY, ADVOCATE, SR NO.57714 +1CC TO SPECIAL GOVERNMENT PLEADER, SR NO.57517 W.P.(MD) No.6151 of 2018 (Criminal) 22.03.2018 cp MS/SKN-RSK/SAR-1/27.03.2018/2P.4C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/