A.Ramsamy, v. The Inspector Of Police,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 27.03.2018

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE P.RAJAMANICKAM W.P.(MD) No.6714 of 2018 A.Ramasamy ... Petitioner -VsThe Inspector of Police, Pattiveeranpatti Police Station, Dindigul District.

... Respondent Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondent to grant permission to perform the programme of 'Adal Padal' on 28.03.2018 night at about 07.00p.m., to 12.00.am., at Arulmigu Sri Kaliamman Thirukovil is situated at Alagapuri, Pattiveeranpatti, Nilakkottai Taluk, Dindigul District and to provide adequate police protection based on the petitioner's representation dated 21.03.2018.

For Petitioner : Mr.M.Murugesan For Respondent : Mr.B.Bhagawathi Government Advocate

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondent to grant permission to perform the programme of 'Adal Padal' on 28.03.2018 night at about 07.00p.m., to 12.00am., at Arulmigu Sri Kaliamman Thirukovil is situated at Alagapuri, Pattiveeranpatti, Nilakkottai Taluk, Dindigul District and to provide adequate police protection based on the petitioner's representation dated 21.03.2018.

2.Heard, Mr.M.Murugesan, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr.B.Bhagawathi, learned Government Advocate, appearing for the respondent.

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 Aadal-Padal every year and this year also, they have decided to conduct the AadalPadal on 28.03.2018 night at about 07.00p.m., to 12.00.am., at Arulmigu Sri Kaliamman Thirukovil is situated at Alagapuri, Pattiveeranpatti, Nilakkottai Taluk, Dindigul District and for that, they have already given a representation dated 21.03.2018 to the https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

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 21.03.2018 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(T&P) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To The Inspector of Police, Pattiveeranpatti Police Station, Dindigul District.

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