Madras High CourtWP(MD)/6235/2018disposed of

V.Muthaiah, S/O.Veeranan, v. The Commissioner Of Polcie,

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.6235 of 2018 V.Muthaiah ... Petitioner -Vs1.The Commissioner of Police, O/o.Commissioner of Police, Alagarkovil Main Road, Madurai.

2.The Inspector of Police, Law & Order, E3, Anna Nagar Police Station, K.K.Nagar, Madurai.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to grant permission and protection to perform Adal Padal Dance Programme at 05.04.2018 in the eve of "Sri Kan-thuvatti Amman"at Karupayurani Post, Madurai Pursuant to the representation dated 14.03.2018.

For Petitioner : Mr.K.Muthu Ganesa Pandiya For Respondents : Mr.N.Shanmuga Selvam Additional Government Pleader

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed by the petitioner to direct the respondents to grant permission and protection to perform Adal Padal Dance Programme at 05.04.2018 in the eve of "Sri Kan-thuvatti Amman"at Karupayurani Post, Madurai Pursuant to the representation dated 14.03.2018.

2.Heard Mr.K.Muthu Ganesa Pandiya, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr.N.Shanmuga Selvam, learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents. 3.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner has submitted that the petitioner is the president of the Festival Organization Committee. 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 05.04.2018 and for https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

that, they have already given a representation dated 14.03.2018 to the respondents, but sofar, no order has been passed. Hence, he has filed the present writ petition.

4.The learned Additional Government Pleader 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 14.03.2018 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(CO) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To 1.The Commissioner of Police, O/o.Commissioner of Police, Alagarkovil Main Road, Madurai.

2.The Inspector of Police, Law & Order, E3, Anna Nagar Police Station, K.K.Nagar, Madurai.

+1cc to Special Government Pleader, SR.No. 58442 W.P.(MD) No.6235 of 2018 23.03.2018 ls JM/SKN RSK/SAR 1/28.03.2018/2P/4C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/