Madras High CourtWP(MD)/6458/2018disposed of

A.Ayyasamy, 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.6458 of 2018 A.Ayyasamy ... Petitioner -Vs1.The Superintendent of Police, Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli.

2.The Inspector of Police, Karivalam Police Station, Tirunelveli District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 22.03.2018 to grant permission to conduct the "Kovil Thiruvizha" as well as other programmes and also to conduct the "Kiramiya Isai and Aadal Padal" on 28.03.2018 at about 09.00 pm., to 12.00 pm., in temple namely "Arulmigu Shree Udayanayagi Amman Kovil" at Keelavayali Village, Subbulapuram Post, Sankarankovil Taluk, Tirunelveli District. For Petitioner : Mr.T.Palpandi For Respondents : Mr.N.Shanmuga Selvam Additional Government Pleader

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed to direct the second respondent to grant permission and adequate police protection to conduct the "Kiramiya Isai and Aadal Padal" on 28.03.2018 at about 09.00 pm., to 12.00 pm., in the festival event of "Arulmigu Shree Udayanayagi Amman Kovil" at Keelavayali Village, Subbulapuram Post, Sankarankovil Taluk, Tirunelveli District, pursuant to the representation, dated 22.03.2018.

2.Heard, Mr.T.Palpandi, 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 villagers are conducting the "Kiramiya Isai and Aadal Padal" on 28.03.2018 at about 09.00 pm., in connection with https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

the aforesaid temple and for that, they have already given a representation dated 22.03.2018 to the second respondent, 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 22.03.2018 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, Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli.

2.The Inspector of Police, Karivalam Police Station, Tirunelveli District.

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