Madras High CourtWP(MD)/6553/2018disposed of

A.Thangaraj, v. The Inspector 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.6553 of 2018 A.Thangaraj ... Petitioner -VsThe Inspector of Police, Keelaseevalpatti Police Station, Sivagangai District.

... Respondent Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to grant permission to perform the programs such as Adal Padal festival on 17/04/2018 at night 08.00PM to 12.30AM at Arulmigu Sri Muthumariamman Thirukovil situated at Kovil Illayankudi Village, Illayanthankudi post, Thirupathur Taluk, Sivagangai District and to provide adequate police protection based on the petitioner's representation dated 15/03/2018.

For Petitioner : Mr.T.Indra Chithu For Respondent : Mr.B.Bhagawathi Government Advocate

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed directing the respondent to grant permission to perform the programs such as Adal Padal festival on 17/04/2018 at night 08.00PM to 12.30AM at Arulmigu Sri Muthumariamman Thirukovil situated at Kovil Illayankudi Village, Illayanthankudi post, Thirupathur Taluk, Sivagangai District and to provide adequate police protection based on the petitioner's representation dated 15/03/2018.

2.Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondent. 3.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner has 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 17.04.2018 and for that, they have already given a representation dated 15.03.2018 to the respondent, 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 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 15.03.2018 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 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(CS-II) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To The Inspector of Police, Keelaseevalpatti Police Station, Sivagangai District.

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