Madras High CourtWP(MD)/6597/2018disposed of

Mahendran, S/O.Chella Samy, 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.6597 of 2018 Mahendran ... Petitioner -Vs1.The Superintendent of Police, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.

2.The Sub Inspector of Police, Kalayar Kovil Police Station, Sivagangai District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 2nd respondent to give permission with protection to conduct the cultural function Aadal - Padal at Ariyankurichi Temple Stage in connection with the Panguni Festival of Arulmigu Sree Vetudaya Kaliyamman Temple, Ariyankurichi, Uthaneri, Kalayarkovil, Sivagangai District, scheduled on 29.03.2018 based on the petitioner's representation dated 19.03.2018.

For Petitioner : Mr.A.Prasanna Rajadurai For Respondents : Mr.V.Anand Government Advocate

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed to direct the 2nd respondent to give permission with protection to conduct the cultural function Aadal - Padal at Ariyankurichi Temple Stage in connection with the Panguni Festival of Arulmigu Sree Vetudaya Kaliyamman Temple, Ariyankurichi, Uthaneri, Kalayarkovil, Sivagangai District, scheduled on 29.03.2018 based on the petitioner's representation dated 19.03.2018.

2.Heard, Mr.A.Prasanna Rajadurai, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr.V.Anand, learned Government Advocate, appearing for the respondents.

3.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner has submitted that the petitioner is one of the members of the said Village. The villagers are conducting the Aadal-Paadal every year and this year also, they have decided to conduct the Aadal-Paadal on https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

29.03.2018, for the temple festival of Arulmigu Sree Vetudaya Kaliyamman Temple, Ariyankurichi, Uthaneri, Kalayarkovil, Sivagangai District 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. 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 2nd respondent is 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 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(RTI) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.

2.The Sub Inspector of Police, Kalayar Kovil Police Station, Sivagangai District.

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