Madras High CourtWP(MD)/6552/2018disposed of

B.Rajavarman, S/O.Baskaran v. The Superintendent Of Police,

2018-03-27Honourable Mr Justice P. Rajamanickam2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 27.03.2018

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE P.RAJAMANICKAM W.P.(MD) No.6552 of 2018 B.Rajavarman ... Petitioner -Vs1.The Superintendent of Police, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.

2.The Inspector of Police, Madhakupatti Police Station, Sivagangai 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 26/04/2018 at 07.00 pm top 12.00 pm in the festival of Arulmighu Sri Bharatha Vinayagar Thirukovil at Baganeri, Sivagangai District. For Petitioner : Mr.V.Manikandan For Respondents : Mr.V.Anand Government Advocate

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondents to grant permission and necessary Police Protection to perform the cultural programme (ie) Adal Padal Dance programme on 26/04/2018 at 07.00 pm to 12.00 pm in the festival of Arulmighu Sri Bharatha Vinayagar Thirukovil at Baganeri, Sivagangai District. 2.Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents. 3.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is one of the committee Members of the said temple. The villagers are conducting ' Adal Padal' for the past several years and this year, they have decided to conduct the 'Adal Padal' on 26.04.2018 and for that, they have already given a representation dated 19.03.2018 to the respondents, 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 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 respondents are directed to consider the representation submitted by the petitioner, dated 19.03.2018 and dispose of the same at early. At the time of passing order, the respondents have 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 others, reported in 2001 - 1 - L.W. (Crl.) 233. 6.With the aforesaid observations, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(C.O.) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.

2.The Inspector of Police, Madhakupatti Police Station, Sivagangai District.

+1CC to Mr.V.Manikandan, Advocate, SR.No. 58378 +1CC to the Special Government Pleader SR.No.59088 W.P.(MD) No.6552 of 2018 27.03.2018 das AM/SV MMS/SAR 4/02.04.2018/2P/5C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/