Madras High CourtWP(MD)/6406/2018disposed of

K.Iyyappan, v. The Superintendent 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.6406 of 2018 K.Iyyappan ... Petitioner -Vs1.The Superintendent of Police, Theni District, Theni.

2.The Inspector of Police, Kandamanur Police Station, Theni District. ... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to grant permission and necessary Police protection to perform the cultural programme (ie.,) Adal Padal Dance Programme on 07.04.2018 at 7.00 pm to 11.00 pm in the festival of Arulmighu Sri Kannimar Karuppaswamy Thirukovil at Athankaraipatti Andipatti Taluk, Theni District.

For Petitioner : Mr.V.Manikandan For Respondents : Mr.B.Bhagawathi, Government Advocate

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondents to grant permission and adequate police protection to perform the cultural programme (ie.,) Adal Padal Dance Programme on 07.04.2018 at 7.00 pm to 11.00 pm in the festival of "Arulmighu Sri Kannimar Karuppaswamy Thirukovil" at Athankaraipatti Andipatti Taluk, Theni District.

2.Heard, Mr.V.Manikandan, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr.B.Bhagawathi, learned Government Advocate, appearing for the respondents.

3.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner has submitted that the the petitioner is the member of the temple festival committee. The villagers are celebrating the temple https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

festival every year and this year also, they have decided to conduct "Aadalum Paadalum" dance programme on 07.04.2018 at 7.00 pm to 11.00 pm in connection with the aforesaid temple and for that, they have already given a representation dated 20.03.2018 to the second respondent, but, sofar, no order has been passed. Hence, he has filed the present writ petition. 4.The learned Government Advocate 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 20.03.2018 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 (AD-II) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To

1. The Superintendent of Police, Theni District, Theni.

2. The Inspector of Police, Kandamanur Police Station, Theni District.

+1. C.C. to M/S.V.MANIKANDAN, Advocate, SR.No.57889. +1. C.C. to Special Government Pleader, SR.No.59008. W.P.(MD) No.6406 of 2018 26.03.2018 rmk SDS/MM:PN/SAR.1/28.03.2018/2P/5C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/