Madras High CourtWP(MD)/8431/2018disposed of

T.Ayyanasamy v. The Sub Inspector Of Police,

2018-04-18Honourable Mr Justice D. Krishnakumar2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 18.04.2018

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE D.KRISHNAKUMAR W.P.(MD)No.8431 of 2018 T.Ayyanasamy ... Petitioner Vs.

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

2. The Sub Inspector of Police, Chinnamanur Police Station, Theni District. ... Respondents Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd respondent to give permission with protection to conduct the cultural function Aaadal-Paadal at Ayyanarapuram Sree Vara Sakthi Vinayagar-Mariamman Temple Stage in connection with the Chithirai Urchava Festival of Arulmigu Sree Vara Sakthi Vinayagar-Mariamman Temple, Ayyanarpuram, Chinnamanur, Uthamapalayam Taluk, Theni District, scheduled on 18.05.2018 based on the petitioner's representation dated 10.04.2018.

For Petitioner : Mr.Prasanna Rajadurai for Mr.s.Muthalraj For Respondents : Mr.M.Karuppasamy, Government Advocate.

ORDER

The petitioner has made a representation to the respondent on 10.04.2018, seeking permission and give police protection to conduct the "Aaadal-Paadal" dance program on 18.05.2018 in pursuance to the festival of "Arulmigu Sree Vara Sakthi Vinayagar-Mariamman Temple" situated at Ayyanarpuram, Chinnamanur, Uthamapalayam Taluk, Theni District.

2.Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents.

https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 3.\The application shall be submitted only by the trustees of the Temple or the Committee of the Vizha Kzhuvinar or the Organizers

of the festival committee before the concerned respondent police. The petitioner has made a representation only on individual capacity. Therefore, the prayer sought for by the petitioner cannot be granted. Further, the programme is to be held on 18.05.2018. Therefore, it it open to the petitioner to make a fresh representation along with the order copy to the second respondent. If any such application is made, the second respondent is directed to consider the same and pass orders on merits and it accordance with law on or before 16.05.2018, by taking into consideration of the conditions imposed by this Court in W.P.(MD)No.7911 of 2018 dated 12.04.2018, if there is no rival claim to conduct the festival.

8. With the above direction, 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 Sub Inspector of Police, Chinnamanur Police Station, Theni District.

+ 1 CC TO Mr.NA.PALANIYANDI, ADVOCATE IN SR.No.62043 + 1 CC TO SPECIAL GOVERNMENT PLEADER IN SR No.62492 AKV TE/KK/SAR-I : 26/04/2018 : 2P/5C W.P.(MD)No.8431 of 2018 18.04.2018 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/