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K.Chokkar, S/O.Kattaripandian 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.6295 of 2018 K.Chokkar ... Petitioner -Vs1. The Superintendent of Police, Virudhunagar District.

2. The Inspector of Police, Alangulam Police Station, Alangulam, Virudhunagar District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents herein to grant permission and give police protection to conduct the "Adalum Padalum" dance program at about 07.00 pm on 31.03.2018 in pursuance to the festival of "Arulmighu Angala Parameswari Thirukovil" situated in Sundankulam, Vembakkottai Taluk, Virudhunagar District on considering the petitioner's representation dated 14.03.2018.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Karthick Subramanian 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 herein to grant permission and give police protection to conduct the "Adalum Padalum" dance program at about 07.00 pm on 31.03.2018 in pursuance to the festival of "Arulmighu Angala Parameswari Thirukovil" situated in Sundankulam, Vembakkottai Taluk, Virudhunagar District on considering the petitioner's representation dated 14.03.2018.

2.Heard Mr.S.Karthick Subramanian, 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 "Adalum https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

Padalum" programme for the past several years and this year, they have decided to conduct the "Adalum Padalum" programme on 31.03.2018 and for 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 Superintendent of Police, Virudhunagar District.

2. The Inspector of Police, Alangulam Police Station, Alangulam, Virudhunagar District.

+1cc to Mr.S.Karthick Subramanian, Advocate Sr.No.57593 +1cc to Spl.Government Pleader Sr.No.58426 LS TE/SKN/RSK/SAR1/28.03.2018/2P/5C W.P.(MD) No.6295 of 2018 23.03.2018 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/