Madras High CourtWP(MD)/6460/2018disposed of

V.Ravichandran, 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.6460 of 2018 V.Ravichandran ... Petitioner -VsThe Inspector of Police, Varusanadu Police Station, Theni.

... 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 the "Aadal Padal Dance" programme on 02.05.2018 at about 07.00 pm., to 12.00 pm., in the eve of Arulmigu Sri KAALI AMMAN KOVIL Temple Festival at Kilaku Theru, Kamarajapuram Post, Bodi Taluk, and Theni District. On 02.05.2018 for the "Aadal Padal Dance" programme on the basis of the representation given by the petitioner dated 10.03.2018. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Sivaprakash For Respondent : Mr.N.Shanmugaselvam Additional Government Pleader

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondent to grant permission and adequate police protection to perform Dance Programme (Adal Padal) on 02.05.2018 at about 07.00 pm., to 12.00 pm. in the festival event of "Arulmigu Sri KAALI AMMAN KOVIL Temple" Festival at Kilaku Theru, Kamarajapuram Post, Bodi Taluk, and Theni District pursuant to the representation dated 10.03.2018.

2.Heard, Mr.S.Sivaprakash, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr.N.Shanmugaselvam, learned Additional Government Pleader, appearing for the respondent.

3.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner has submitted that the petitioner is the member of temple festival committee. The villagers are celebrating the aforesaid temple festival every year and this year also, they have decided to https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

conduct 'Adal Padal' on 02.05.2018 at about 07.00 pm., to 12.00 pm. in connection with the aforesaid temple and for that, they have already given a representation dated 10.03.2018 to the 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 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 10.03.2018 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, Varusanadu Police Station, Theni.

+ 1 cc TO Mr.N.Sivaprakash , Advocate in SR No. 57838 + 1 cc TO The Special Government Pleader in SR No. 59030 rmk AE/SV MMS/SAR4/04.04.2018/2P/4C W.P.(MD) No.6460 of 2018 26.03.2018 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/