Madras High CourtWP(MD)/6634/2018disposed of

P.Palanisamy 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.6634 of 2018 P.Palanisamy ... Petitioner -Vs1.The Superintendent of Police, Dindigul District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Nilakkottai Police Station, Dindigul District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to grant permission to perform the programme of 'Adal Padal' on 05.04.2018 night at about 07.00pm to 11.00pm., in connection with temple festival at Arulmigu Sri Muthalamman, Sri Kaliamman, Sri Bhagavathi Amman, Sri Kottai Karuppasamy Thirukkovil is situated at S.Vadipatti, Sithargarnatham Post, Nilakkottai Taluk, Dindigul District and to provide adequate police protection based on the petitioner's representation dated 23.03.2018. For Petitioner : Mr.R.Karthic Rajan For Respondents : Mr.N.Shanmuga Selvam Additional Government Pleader

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondents to grant permission to perform the programme of 'Adal Padal' on 05.04.2018 night at about 07.00pm to 11.00pm., in connection with temple festival at Arulmigu Sri Muthalamman, Sri Kaliamman, Sri Bhagavathi Amman, Sri Kottai Karuppasamy Thirukkovil is situated at S.Vadipatti, Sithargarnatham Post, Nilakkottai Taluk, Dindigul District and to provide adequate police protection based on the petitioner's representation dated 23.03.2018. 2.Heard, Mr.R.Karthic Rajan, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr.Shanmuga Selvam, learned Additional Government Pleader, appearing for the respondents.

3.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner has submitted that the villagers are conducting the programme (ie.,) 'Adal Padal' on 05.04.2018 night at about 07.00pm to 11.00pm., in https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

connection with temple festival at Arulmigu Sri Muthalamman, Sri Kaliamman, Sri Bhagavathi Amman, Sri Kottai Karuppasamy Thirukkovil is situated at S.Vadipatti, Sithargarnatham Post, Nilakkottai Taluk, Dindigul District and for that, they have already given a representation dated 23.03.2018 to the 2nd 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 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 23.03.2018 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(AD-II) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Dindigul District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Nilakkottai Police Station, Dindigul District.

+1cc to M/S.R.Karthic Rajan, Advocate SR.No. 58211 +1cc to Special Government Pleader, SR.No. 58902 W.P.(MD) No.6634 of 2018 27.03.2018 das JM/SKN RSK/SAR 1/28.03.2018/2P/5C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/