Perumal v. The Superintendent Of Police

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 18.04.2018

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE D.KRISHNAKUMAR W.P.(MD)No.8538 of 2018 Perumal ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Superintendant of Police, Pudukottai District, Pudukottai.

2. The Inspector of Police, Viralimalai Police Station, Viralimalai, Pudukottai District.

... Respondents Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to grant permission and protection for cultural event viz., Adalpadal scheduled to be held on 19.04.2018 at night 8.00 to 12.00 hours in connection with "Mandala Poojai Vizha" in Arulmigu Sri Thana Valarntha Muthumariamman Kovil at Boothakudi Village, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 09.04.2018. For Petitioner : Mr.M.Prabu For Respondents : Mr.M.Karuppasamy Government Advocate

ORDER

The petitioner has made a representation to the respondent on 09.04.2018, seeking permission and give police protection to conduct the "Adalum Padalum" dance program at night 08.00 p.m. to 12.00 p.m. on 19.04.2018 in pursuance to the festival of "Arulmigu Sri Thana Valarntha Muthumariamman Kovil" situated at Boothakudi Village, Viralimalai Taluk, Pudukottai District.

2. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate 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. 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 19.04.2018. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

Therefore, it is 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 in accordance with law on or before 18.04.2018, 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, the writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(W) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To

1. The Superintendant of Police, Pudukottai District, Pudukottai.

2. The Inspector of Police, Viralimalai Police Station, Viralimalai, Pudukottai District.

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