Madras High CourtWP(MD)/6734/2018disposed of

R.Vadivelu, v. The Inspector Of Police

2018-03-28Honourable Mrs Justice S. Ramathilagam2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 28.03.2018

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MRS.JUSTICE S.RAMATHILAGAM W.P.(MD) No.6734 of 2018 R.Vadivelu ... Petitioner -VsThe Inspector of Police, Alangudi Police Station, Pudukkottai District.

... Respondent Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to grant permission to perform the program of 'Adal Padal' on 29.03.2018 night at about 7.00 p.m., to 12.00 am at Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani Thirukovil is situated at Kuruthadimanai, Araiyapatti Post, Alangudi Taluk, Pudukkottai District and to provide adequate police protection based on petitioner's representation dated 22.03.2018. For Petitioner : M/s.S.Bharathi For Respondent : Mr.N.Shanmuga Selvam, Additional Government Pleader.

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O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed by the petitioner to grant permission to perform the program of 'Adal Padal' on 29.03.2018 night at about 7.00 p.m., to 12.00 am at Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani Thirukovil is situated at Kuruthadimanai, Araiyapatti Post, Alangudi Taluk, Pudukkottai District and to provide adequate police protection based on petitioner's representation dated 22.03.2018.

2.Heard M/s.S.Bharathi, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr.N.Shanmuga Selvam, learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondent.

3.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is one of the committee members of the said Temple. The villagers are conducting the "Adal Padal" program for https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

the past several years and this year, they have decided to conduct the "Adal Padal" program on 29.03.2018 and for that, they have already given a representation dated 22.03.2018 to the 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 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 22.03.2018 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 (CS-II) /True copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To The Inspector of Police, Alangudi Police Station, Pudukkottai District.

+1cc to M/S.S.BHARATHI, Advocate, SR.No.58819 +1cc to M/s.Special Government Pleader,SR.No.59091 W.P.(MD) No.6734 of 2018 28.03.2018 CP KK/SKN/28.03.2018/SAR-1/2P-4C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/