Madras High CourtWP(MD)/6307/2018disposed of

Thickvijayan, v. The Inspector 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.6307 of 2018 Thickvijayan ... Petitioner -VsThe Inspector of Police, Tirumangalam Town Police Station, Madurai 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 and protection for cultural event namely Adal Padal scheduled to be held on 31.03.2018 at night 07.00 to 10.00 hours in connection with "Panguni Pongal Festival" in Arulmigu Sri Dhana Kaliamman Kovil, at Vaiyampatti Village, Thirumangalam Taluk, Madurai District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 05.03.2018.

For Petitioner : Mr.K.Gnanavel For Respondent : Mr.V.Anand Government Advocate

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed by the petitioner to direct the respondent to grant permission and protection for cultural event namely Adal Padal scheduled to be held on 31.03.2018 at night 07.00 to 10.00 hours in connection with "Panguni Pongal Festival" in Arulmigu Sri Dhana Kaliamman Kovil, at Vaiyampatti Village, Thirumangalam Taluk, Madurai District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 05.03.2018. 2.Heard Mr.K.Gnanavel, 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 has submitted that the petitioner is one of the Villagers of the said Village. The villagers are conducting the "Adal Padal" for the past several years and this year, they have decided to conduct the "Adal Padal" on 31.03.2018 and for that, they have already given a representation dated 05.03.2018 to the respondent, but, sofar, no https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

order has been passed. Hence, he has filed the present writ petition.

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 05.03.2018 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(CO) /True copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To The Inspector of Police, Tirumangalam Town Police Station, Madurai District.

+1cc to Mr.S.SATHYA CHIDAMBARAM, Advocate, SR.No. 57365 +1cc to M/s.Special Government Pleader,SR.No. 58437 W.P.(MD) No.6307 of 2018 23.03.2018 LS KK/SKN RSK/28.03.2018/SAR-1/2P-4C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/