Madras High CourtWP(MD)/6664/2018disposed of

Ramamoorthy, 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.6664 of 2018 Ramamoorthy ... Petitioner -VsThe Inspector of Police, Batlagundu Police Station, Dindigul 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 programmes such as Adal Padal festival on 11.04.2018 at night 07.00pm to 11.00pm at Arulmigu Selva Bagavathi Amman Thirukovil situated at Bethaniapuram, Batlagundu-624 202, Nilakkottai Taluk, Dindigul District and to provide adequate police protection based on the petitioner's representation dated 23.03.2018.

For Petitioner : Mr.C.Bethanasamy For Respondent : Mr.V.Anand Government Advocate

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondent to grant permission to perform the programmes such as Adal Padal festival on 11.04.2018 at night 07.00pm to 11.00pm at Arulmigu Selva Bagavathi Amman Thirukovil situated at Bethaniapuram, Batlagundu-624 202, Nilakkottai Taluk, Dindigul District and to provide adequate police protection based on the petitioner's representation dated 23.03.2018.

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 villagers are conducting the programme (ie.,) 'Adal Padal' 11.04.2018 at 07.00pm to 11.00pm., at Arulmigu Selva https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

Bagavathi Amman Thirukovil situated at Bethaniapuram, Batlagundu-624 202, Nilakkottai Taluk, Dindigul District and for that, they have already given a representation dated 23.03.2018 to the respondent, but, sofar, no 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 23.03.2018 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 (CO) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To The Inspector of Police, Batlagundu Police Station, Dindigul District.

+ 1 CC TO Mr.C.BETHANASAMY, ADVOCATE IN SR No. 58608 + 1 CC TO SPECIAL GOVERNMENT PLEADER IN SR No. 59103 DAS TE/SKN-RSK/SAR-4 : 04/04/2018 : 2P/4C W.P.(MD) No.6664 of 2018 27.03.2018 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/