Madras High CourtWP(MD)/6373/2018disposed of

K.Sakthivel, v. The Inspector Of Police,

2018-03-26Honourable Mrs Justice S. Ramathilagam2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 26.03.2018

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MRS.JUSTICE S.RAMATHILAGAM W.P.(MD) No.6373 of 2018 K.Sakthivel ... Petitioner -VsThe Inspector of Police, Karaiyur Police Station, Karaiyur, Pudukkottai District.

... Respondent Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondent herein to grant permission and to provide police protection to conduct the "Aadalum Paadalum" dance programme on 01.04.2018 in pursuant to the 'Panguni-Pali Ennum Payir Valarppu 1st day Festival' of the Arulmigu Sree Petchiamman Thirukoil, situated at Arasamalai Village, Ponnamaravathi Taluk, Pudukkottai District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 13.03.2018. For Petitioner : Mr.D.Rameshkumar For Respondent : Mr.B.Bhagawathi Government Advocate

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondent to grant permission to perform the programme of "Adal Padal" on 01.04.2018 in connection with the 'Panguni-Pali Ennum Payir Valarppu 1st day Festival' of the Arulmigu Sree Petchiamman Thirukoil, situated at Arasamalai Village, Ponnamaravathi Taluk, Pudukkottai District and to provide adequate police protection based on the petitioner's representation dated 13.03.2018. 2.Heard, Mr.D.Rameshkumar, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr.B.Bhagawathi, learned Government Advocate, appearing for the respondent.

3.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner has submitted that the petitioner is the member of committee of aforesaid temple. The villagers are conducting the Adal Padal on 01.04.2018 in connection with aforesaid temple festival and for that, they have already given a representation dated 13.03.2018 to the respondent, but, sofar, 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 13.03.2018 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.

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To The Inspector of Police, Karaiyur Police Station, Karaiyur, Pudukkottai District.

+1CC to Mr.D.Rameshkumar, Advocate, SR.No. 57777 W.P.(MD) No.6373 of 2018 26.03.2018 rmk AM/SKN RSK/SAR 1/27.03.2018/2P/3C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/