Arumugam, S/O.Vellaian, v. The Inspector Of Police

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 26.03.2018

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE S.RAMATHILAGAM W.P.(MD) No.6498 of 2018 Arumugam ... Petitioner -VsThe Inspector of Police, Thuvarankurichi Police Station, Trichy 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 Adalpadal performed by "Singampunari Jally Boys Dance Troop" scheduled to be held on 30.03.2018 at night 09.00 to 12.00 hours in connection with "Panguni Uthiram Festival" in Arulmigu Sri Balamurugan Swamy Temple at Vadagampatti Village, Murunkapuri Taluk, Trichy District, by consider the petitioner's representation dated 12.03.2018. For Petitioner : Mr.R.Manickam For Respondents : 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"performed by "Singampunari Jally Boys Dance Troop" scheduled to be held on 30.03.2018 at night 09.00 to 12.00 hours in connection with "Panguni Uthiram Festival" in Arulmigu Sri Balamurugan Swamy Temple at Vadagampatti Village, Murunkapuri Taluk, Trichy District, and to provide adequate police protection based on the petitioner's representation dated 12.03.2018.

2.Heard, Mr.R.Manickam, 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 30.03.2018 at night 09.00 to 12.00 hours, in connection with aforesaid temple festival and for that, they have already given a representation dated 12.03.2018 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 12.03.2018 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(T&P) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To The Inspector of Police, Thuvarankurichi Police Station, Trichy District.

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