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M.Mukkandi, v. The Superintendent 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.6261 of 2018 M.Mukkandi ... Petitioner -Vs1.The Superintendent of Police, Dindugul District, Dindugul.

2.The Inspector of Police, Pattiveeranpatti Police Station, Pattiveeranpatti, Dindugul District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to give the permission and adequate police protection for conducting Adal Padal Dance Programme on 11.04.2018 in the eve of Temple Thiruvizha Festival in front of Arulmigu "Sri.Kaaliyamman"temple belongs to Vinobaji Nagar, Thevarappanpatti, Aathur Taluk, Dindugul District on the basis of petitioner's representation dated 17.03.2018.

For Petitioner : Mr.C.Selvaraj 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 give the permission and adequate police protection for conducting Adal Padal Dance Programme on 11.04.2018 in the eve of Temple Thiruvizha Festival in front of Arulmigu "Sri.Kaaliyamman"temple belongs to Vinobaji Nagar, Thevarappanpatti, Aathur Taluk, Dindugul District on the basis of petitioner's representation dated 17.03.2018.

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2.Heard Mr.C.Selvaraj, 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 11.04.2018 and for that, they have already given a representation dated 17.03.2018 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 17.03.2018 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(C.O) /True Copy/ Sub-Assistant Registrar To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Dindugul District, Dindugul.

2.The Inspector of Police, Pattiveeranpatti Police Station, Pattiveeranpatti, Dindugul District.

+One cc to Mr.C.Selvaraj, Advocate, SR.No.57449 +One cc to The Special Government Pleader, SR.No.58440 Ls RL/5c/2p/SV/MMS/SAR4/2/4/2018 W.P.(MD) No.6261 of 2018 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 23.03.2018