Madras High CourtWP(MD)/8453/2018disposed of

G.Godhandam v. The Superintendent 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.8453 of 2018 G.Godhandam ... Petitioner Vs.

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

2. The Sub Inspector of Police, Kurumbur Police Station, Tuticorin Distrcit. ... 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 Veeramanickam Temple Stage in connection with the Vaigasi Festival of Arulmigu Sree Pathira Kaliamman Temple, Veeramanickam, Thirchendur Taluk, Tuticorin District, scheduled on 16.05.2018 based on the petitioner's representation dated 04.04.2018.

For Petitioner : Mr.Prasanna Rajadurai for Mr.S.Muthalraj For Respondents : Mr.P.Kannithevan, Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

The petitioner has made a representation to the respondent on 04.04.2018, seeking permission and give police protection to conduct the "Aaadal-Paadal" dance program on 16.05.2018 in pursuance to the festival of "Arulmigu Sree Pathira Kaliamman Temple" situated at Veeramanickam, Thirchendur Taluk, Tuticorin District.

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

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. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

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 16.05.2018. Therefore, if the aforesaid person make any fresh representation along with the order copy to the second respondent, the second respondent is directed to consider the same and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law on or before 15.05.2018, 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.

4. 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, Tuticorin District, Tuticorin.

2. The Sub Inspector of Police, Kurumbur Police Station, Tuticorin Distrcit.

+ 1 CC TO Mr.NA.PALANIYANDI, ADVOCATE IN SR.No.62041 + 1 CC TO SPECIAL GOVERNMENT PLEADER IN SR No.62610 AKV TE/KK/SAR-I : 26/04/2018 : 2P/5C W.P.(MD)No.8453 of 2018 18.04.2018 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/