Madras High CourtWP(MD)/6679/2018disposed of

S.Maharajan, 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.6679 of 2018 S.Maharajan ... Petitioner -Vs1. The Superintendent of Police, Theni District, Theni.

2. The Inspector of Police, Veerapandi Police Station, Theni 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 and necessary police protection to perform the cultural programme (i.e.,) Adal Padal Dance programme on 11.04.2018 at 07.00pm to 11.00pm., in the festival of Sri Kaliamman Thirukovil at Solaithevanpatti, Kupinayakanpatti village, Theni District.

For Petitioner : Mr.V.Manikandan 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 and necessary police protection to perform the cultural programme (i.e.,) Adal Padal Dance programme on 11.04.2018 at 07.00pm to 11.00pm., in the festival of Sri Kaliamman Thirukovil at Solaithevanpatti, Kupinayakanpatti village, Theni District.

2.Heard, Mr.V.Manikandan, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr.N.Shanmuga Selvam, learned Additional Government Pleader, appearing for the respondent. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 3.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner has submitted that the petitioner is one of the members of the

committee in the temple. The villagers are conducting the AadalPadal every year and this year also, they have decided to conduct the Aadal-Padal on 11.04.2018 at 07.00pm to 11.00pm., in the festival of Sri Kaliamman Thirukovil at Solaithevanpatti, Kupinayakanpatti village, Theni District and for that, they have already given a representation dated 15.03.2018 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 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 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(CO) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To

1. The Superintendent of Police, Theni District, Theni.

2. The Inspector of Police, Veerapandi Police Station, Theni District.

+ 1 cc TO Mr.V.Manikandan , Advocate in SR No. 58379 + 1 cc TO The Special Government Pleader in SR No. 58908 das AE/SV MMS/SAR4/02.04.2018/2P/5C W.P.(MD) No.6679 of 2018 27.03.2018 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/